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From images exploring the depths of space and time to a series on life in war-torn Ukraine, this year’s photography festival celebrates 10 years uplifting new artists
Wed 6 May 2026 08.00 CEST
Emily Graham, Nuclear Waste Memory Shoot, Bure
Peckham 24 started 10 years ago on the fringe of Photo London. Created by artist and curator duo Jo Dennis and Vivienne Gamble, the aim was to shine a spotlight on new talent in contemporary photography. The first edition, a 24-hour pop-up that gave the festival its name, brought together emerging artists and galleries within the orbit of the south London artistic scene. Peckham 24 10th Anniversary The Eras Edition runs 15-17 May at Copeland Park and the Bussey Building, London
Hashim Nasr, On War
Taking the anniversary as a starting point, the 10th edition of Peckham 24 explores photography through the lens of time. Time is intangible, but its traces are omnipresent; it is an illusion, yet it governs our lives; it facilitates growth, while inducing decay. The projects explore these multifaceted aspects of time
Vinca Petersen, Hulala
Featuring photographs, text and personal ephemera, Hulala by Vinca Petersen explores home and collectivity. Based in the heart of a rural community on the Scottish island of Skye, she traces four years of change and upheaval, exploring the space between independence and living in community, strength and vulnerability, and old traditions and new rituals
Vinca Petersen, Hulala
Capturing everyday moments with poetic intimacy, Petersen’s exhibition builds upon some of the values in her cult work No System, but from a new perspective – 30 years on, in a very different world
Max Ferguson, The Tower Block
The London College of Communication tower block building opened in Elephant and Castle 1964. Since then tens of thousands of students have studied there. Bunked off there. Smoked cigarettes. And, hopefully, learned something. In 2027, LCC will move to a new building across the road on the site of the now demolished Elephant and Castle shopping centre. Working in collaboration with the last cohorts of students to study in the iconic old building, Max Ferguson’s The Tower Block documents the end of an era
Kristina Yenza, Younist
Younist is a documentary project exploring youth growing up in Ukraine during wartime. Rather than focusing on visible destruction, the work looks at how war settles into the background of everyday life, shaping gestures, relationships, and the way young people see themselves and their future. The images move between portraits and fragments: bodies, spaces, details and moments that suggest both presence and absence. Through this approach, the project reflects on a generation that continues to live, create and connect despite instability
Julie F Hill, Chasms, Series 1
Chasms is an ongoing series made by digitally processing raw data from space telescopes – such as Hubble and the James Webb – using scientific software. Various algorithmic functions are applied to visualise the data, a process Hill likens to a digital darkroom. The data is then sent through various physical and digital transformations in an attempt to explore the depths of deep space and time – as well as the potential depths of photographic space itself
Mark Duffy, On Pugin, 2019
On Pugin closely surveys the ephemera and dirt of the carpets of the Houses of Parliament, inviting more detailed scrutiny of a nuanced mess. The series is named after Augustus Pugin, known for designing the interiors
Maen Hammad, Landing
Landing is a collaborative project that is a deep dive into the world of Palestinian skateboarding and a manifesto on the interplay between skateboarding and liberation against architectures of control. Inspired by the profound connection between skateboarding and space, the work prods at the juxtaposition of violence and joy for young people in Palestine. It attempts to document the transformative power of skateboarding and serves as a confrontation with the dominant narratives and forms around Palestine
Maen Hammad, Landing
Weaving Maen’s personal narrative with the voices of Palestinian skaters, Landing provides an intimate lens into the everyday pursuit of freedom. It focuses on the alternative headspace crafted by these young skaters
Chad Alexander
Chad Alexander is an artist from Northern Ireland. His practice revolves around the connections between people and their environments, exploring the tensions and harmonies between place and identity. In the space of 10 years, Peckham 24 has established itself as a vital platform for new talent – a space that offers artists the freedom to experiment with boundary-pushing work. Since its launch, the event has supported the careers of more than 200 photographic artists and has given many their first opportunity to exhibit to large international audiences in LondonExplore more on these topics
