Honorable Mention / 2024 / Portraiture / Culture

• Photographer
  Michal Korta, Poland
• Studio
  Korta Studio

Embracing the spirit of inclusivity, the series of portraits from Krakow's Kiki gathering in Poland symbolizes a resilient community rooted in the global LGBTQ+ movement. Defying societal norms, these Kiki events stand as a vibrant celebration of tolerance, friendly competition, and unity within the LGBTQ+ community, confronting issues like homophobia with laughter, love, and shared experiences. Emerging from the ballroom scene, Kiki culture has been instrumental in challenging discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, and race, persisting against adversity from the historic Harlem.