Stefano Ambroset
Founder and Director of URBAN Photo Awards, Trieste Photo Days and Exhibit Around APS ETS | Juror at URBAN Photo Awards.
Stefano Ambroset is the creative force behind significant photographic initiatives such as the URBAN Photo Awards and Trieste Photo Days, organized through the Exhibit Around APS and dotART cultural associations. With a robust background in graphics and communication, Stefano has transformed his passion for visual arts into global celebrations of photography.
His role as a curator and publisher is nothing short of impressive, having orchestrated over 500 international exhibitions and published 56 photographic books in just seven years. These projects emphasize visual storytelling and cultural innovation, making Stefano a pivotal figure in the world of photography.
Supported by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the Municipality of Trieste, Stefano has elevated photography to a cultural pillar in Trieste and the surrounding region. His efforts have had a significant impact, promoting both emerging and established artists, and creating a vibrant photographic community that transcends borders and generations.
Notable Publications:
• Short Street Stories, a Tribute to Martin Parr
• Chromantic, a Tribute to Alex Webb
• Tales of the Unwritten, a Tribute to Street Photography collectives
• Real People, a Tribute to and with Bruce Gilden
• WOW – Worlds of Women with Susan Meiselas
• 71% – the State of Water with Kadir van Lohuizen
Notable Curated Exhibitions:
• URBAN Photo Awards Exhibitions (2011-2023), showcased in cities such as Krakow, Budapest, Berlin, Belgrade, Hamburg, Warsaw, Rijeka, Bratislava, Tallinn, and Bucaramanga (Colombia).
• Rome (2022), “Real People, a Tribute to Bruce Gilden”.
• International Photography Festival Trieste Photo Days (2014-present), including all the exhibitions organized within the festival.
As a juror at the URBAN Photo Awards, Stefano brings his keen eye for detail and his commitment to artistic excellence. He’s always on the lookout for images that capture the essence of urban environments and tell compelling stories.
When he’s not busy organizing world-class photography festivals or judging stunning urban photos, Stefano can be found exploring the picturesque streets of Trieste, often with a camera in hand and a mischievous grin on his face. After all, life is full of moments worth capturing—and sometimes, a little humor makes the picture perfect.
