The MA-g Awards celebrate outstanding creativity in graphic design, photography, and illustration. Each year, the Museum of Avant-garde invites three renowned and visionary artists figures who have shaped their disciplines and elevated them on a global scale to serve as exclusive Judges. The Awards take their name from these artists, making each edition a one-time opportunity to be selected by true pioneers of contemporary visual culture. In 2026, the Museum is honoured to collaborate with:
The 2026 Raghu Rai MA-g Awards for photography
The 2026 Malaquías Montoya MA-g Awards for illustration
The 2026 David Hillman MA-g Awards for graphic design
Winning and shortlisted works are selected for inclusion in the Museum's contemporary collection and featured both online and in future exhibitions. The MA-g Awards are held annually in spring. The call to entry for the 2026 edition runs from 1 May to 31 July 2026.
Following the passing of Raghu Rai, the Raghu Rai Foundation has kindly agreed to chair the jury of the 2026 Raghu Rai MA-g Awards for Photography in his honour.
Please note that the submission deadline has been extended: entries for the 2026 edition will now be accepted until 31 August 2026.