OPEN26 Young Photographers: Feedback Loop is a group exhibition bringing together new works by young photographers aged 11-18 , selected through an open call in response to the festival’s theme.

Presented as part of Photo Fringe 2026, OPEN26 Young Photographers Feedback Loop and featuring a collection of photographic works by 49 young participants, the exhibition showcases a diverse range of photographic perspectives, reflecting the ideas, experiences and creative approaches of a new generation of image-makers. This year’s festival theme Feedback Loop, explores how ideas, images and relationships are shaped through exchange. Photography doesn’t happen in isolation; it evolves through constant conversation, collaboration and circulation. The 2026 iteration of the festival celebrates the creative potential of working collectively.

Participating Artists
Afee-Mae Levett, Agathe Charrois Pancadas, Albert Findlay, Bailey Anbarasu, Benjamin Fisher, Bertie Blake, Beth Saunders, Blessings Ashley Dube, Bobby Colin Raggett, Chloe Emmett, Dishita Maji, Eleanor Queen, Elise Willis Burgham, Emma Wheatley, Erin Crawley, Etta Toghill, Finley Rollinson, Grace James, Harvey Frowen, Isabella Todd, Josh Brookman, Kane Miller, Kelsie Davies, Lewie Pouralli-Heath, Lilianna Edmonds, Lily Valentine, Lily-Mae Ridge, Lola Moult, Lucas George Brian Rothwell, Lucas Robert Bailey, Lydia Clabon, Lydia Taylor-Thompson, Mikayla Ryall, Nelly Raw, Oliver Bloy, Oliver David White, Oliver Gillson, Olivia Stubbs, Ronnie Paige, Roxy Sheehan, Sabella Isted, Saphron Buckett, Shauna Davey, Sophia-Louise Marten, Sophie Weller, T Finney, Tom Allen, Tyler James, Anthony Richards, Zaira Maresca.

OPEN26 Young Photographers: Feedback Loop is free to visit.