The jury of the 2025 Art Jove Photography Contest has awarded the first prize to the work De lo que no se habla (“What is not spoken about”) by artist Pilar Estévez. The announcement was made this Saturday during an event at Casal Balaguer, attended by institutional and cultural representatives.

The winning piece, along with the other six finalists, was developed under the theme of borders, the central concept of this year’s contest.

The award includes a €1,500 cash prize and the opportunity for the work to be exhibited in Girona and Perpignan in 2026, as part of the international exchange program Art Pertot. The IBJOVE will cover all expenses related to the artist’s participation in this program.

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“De lo que no se habla” by Pilar Estévez wins the 2025 Art Jove Photography Award

The second prize was awarded to Elsa Vidaña for her work La fuga (“The Escape”).

The seven finalists developed their projects under the theme “borders” during a two-month artistic residency at the CEF, supported by mentor Tomeu Coll and the head of the Photography Department. This residency provided the young artists with both technical and creative support to experiment and produce their work.

In addition to the winning project, the finalist works, on display at Casal Balaguer until September 14, are:

• Encrucijada by Agata Skupniewiicz
• La fuga by Elsa Vidaña Piñeiro
• Vengo a vosotros by Marta Villa
• Adobar by Alba H. Massanet
• FLORA by Flora Cabot Aguiló
• The Wall by Lara Ríos
• De lo que no se habla by Pilar Estévez