The World Press Photo anniversary print sale, 70 Prints for 70 Years, is now live until 26 November 2025 at 23.59pm CET. This limited-time sale invites the public to own a piece of visual history through a curated selection of 70 images from the World Press Photo archive.
Including historic and highly recognizable works, as well as younger and more diverse perspectives, the sale features 70 photographers from around the world. Images include: the above collage of two of Ed van der Elsken’s photographs from Cuba (originally a spread in Avenue Magazine’s publication of his Cuba Avenue reportage in 1967), never been sold as a print before; an image of Brazilian football player Pelé after winning the FIFA World Cup in 1958 by Gunnar Tingsvall; Neil Armstrong’s photo of Astronaut Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin on the moon; a photograph of a triumphant Muhammad Ali in 1965 by John Rooney; as well as photography by Diana Markosian, David Guttenfelder, Charlie Cole, Yael Martínez, Rena Effendi, Matt Black, Katie Orlinsky, Zied Ben Romane and Kiana Hayeri.
View the World Press Photo Shop to see all images included in the sale and buy now.
As part of the organization’s 70 year celebrations, World Press Photo has organized a print sale, where the collection tells the story of World Press Photo at 70. It includes winners of the annual World Press Photo Contest, as well as work from Joop Swart Masterclass (JSM) participants, highlighting World Press Photo’s ongoing focus on education and the next generation of visual storytellers. This is the first time in the history of the organization that a print sale has been organized with solely World Press Photo Contest awarded works and images from JSM.
Each of the 70 images are available to purchase as a limited-edition, museum-quality, 20 x 30 cm, available throughout the duration of the online sale only, priced at €150 ($180 / £135) unframed and €250 ($300 / £220) framed.
Also available are seven boxsets, where all 70 images from the sale are included for a special price of €7,000. These seven boxsets are handcrafted and made exclusively for the sale.
By purchasing a print, buyers are directly supporting photographers at a time when independent visual journalism faces growing challenges. Each sale not only brings powerful storytelling into a home or makes a meaningful gift, but also contributes to safeguarding and protecting photojournalism worldwide. Every contribution helps sustain the work of World Press Photo and the photographers they collaborate with, amplifying diverse voices and ensuring important stories continue to reach global audiences. Find out more information.
“Over the past 70 years, World Press Photo has collaborated with ambitious, brave and innovative photographers who have shaped our collective memory of world events, and offered us new ways of seeing. This sale is a chance to honor that history, while also looking towards the future. Each print represents not only a moment in time, but also the courage and creativity of the photographer behind it. By purchasing one of these prints, you are joining us in recognizing the enduring value of visual storytelling and helping us to ensure that the next generation of photographers can continue to tell vital stories.” – Joumana El Zein Khoury, Executive Director, World Press Photo
About World Press Photo
World Press Photo is an independent non-profit organization that champions the power of photojournalism and documentary photography to deepen understanding of the world’s complexities, promote dialogue, and inspire action. Founded in the Netherlands in 1955, our annual contest and thematic exhibitions reach millions of people in over 80 locations worldwide each year, and our online work reaches millions more.
We showcase compelling stories to create space for reflection in times of urgency. Amid a fast-changing media landscape influenced by censorship, misinformation, and threats to press freedom, we promote standards of accuracy, authenticity, visual excellence, while ensuring diverse perspectives are represented. Our education programs support photographers in reaching these standards, and help the public explore the profound societal impact of photography.
We are thankful for the support of our funders, particularly our strategic partners the Dutch Postcode Lottery, PwC, and FUJIFILM Corporation.
Photo: Ed van der Elsken, 1967 / Nederlands Fotomuseum, courtesy Annet Gelink Gallery
17 November – 26 November 2025
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