The V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography

The V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography was a museum initiative dedicated to identifying, supporting, and championing innovative women artists working in the field of contemporary photography. Between 2023 and 2025, the Prize supported 13 international artists from Europe, Africa, America, India and the SWANA region.

In partnership with the Peckham 24 festival, winners received bursary funding, an exhibition and an expense paid trip to London to participate in the festival program and networking opportunities.

Find out more about the Prize and the The Parasol Foundation Women in Photography Project on our blog.

'Untitled' from the series 'As You Grow Older', photograph by Vân-Nhi Nguyễn, 2022. © Vân-Nhi Nguyễn

The V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography 2025

The theme for the V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography 2025 was Unity. Congratulations to our four winners Morgan Levy (United States), Spandita Malik (India), Tshepiso Moropa (South Africa) and Tanya Traboulsi (Lebanon).

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The V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography 2024

The theme for the V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography 2024 was Histories. Congratulations to our four winners Aisha Seriki (Nigeria), Nancy Floyd (United States), Silvia Rosi (Italy) and Mia Weiner (United States).

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The V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography 2023

The theme for the V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography 2023 was Agents of change. Congratulations to our five winners Anya Tsaruk (Ukraine), Priyadarshini Ravichandran (India), Gohar Dashti (Iran/America), Vân-Nhi Nguyễn (Vietnam) and Cynthia MaiWa Sitei (UK/Kenya).

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The V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography is supported by Ms. Ruth Monicka Parasol and The Parasol Foundation Trust.