FROM BIEL TO TOKYO

2025 was a monumental year for me, with workshops taking place in Tokyo, Paris, Lisbon, London, Zurich, Geneva, Vienna, and many other cities around the world. I was also honored to participate in the 100th-anniversary celebration of Leica in Wetzlar, Germany.

 

The year began with my “96 Hours in Biel-Bienne” solo exhibition, a wonderful collaboration with Leica, WhiteWall, Bieler Foto, and REBL SPACE.

 

2026 is shaping up to be just as busy, with solo exhibitions planned for New York, Porto, Mexico City, Sydney, Melbourne, and Milan. I am also thrilled to be part of “New York Visionaries” alongside Meryl Meisler and Louis Stettner. With two new books in the works and workshops scheduled globally, I am looking forward to meeting everyone. I wish you all a Happy New Year and continued success in whatever brings you joy.

 

For now I wanted to share with you some of my favorite moments from 2025.

 

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Phil Penman

UK-born, NY-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the rapid flux of New York City's streets for over 25 years. With clients ranging from People Magazine to The Daily Telegraph, he has photographed celebrated living legends, including Jennifer Lopez and Bill Gates, and captured historical moments such as the September 11th Terrorist Attacks. Penman's distinctive style, versatility, and dedication to his craft has won him prestigious awards and exhibitions, including the Leica Fotografie international Picture Prize and distinction as one of the "52 Most Influential Street Photographers" alongside industry legends, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado

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