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.

Hong Kong is a city unlike any other. Once a humble fishing port, then a vital trading post, it has grown into one of the world’s most important economic hubs. It is a place where tradition and modernity collide, a rich tapestry of cultures and contrasts, a dynamic, frenetic, and ever-evolving metropolis that has long been fertile ground for artists, both from its streets and beyond.