Bill Shapiro, judge of our 2025 Black & White Award (now open for entries), is one of the most influential voices in photography, responsible for publishing some of the most iconic images of our time.

Auntie, by Mexico City-based photographer Ana Hop, offers an intimate portrayal of her aunt Arminda, who has lived with paranoid schizophrenia for many years. The project explores the complexities of her illness, shedding light on the challenges that she, and others with schizophrenia, face every day.