The World Press Photo 2026 exhibition is all set to return to Mexico City, and this year it comes with a story that resonates deeply across the country. Mexican photographer César Rodríguez is among this year’s winners thanks to his series “Mexico, a Changing Climate, ” a project that puts a face on the climate crisis.
Far from “pretty” landscapes, his work documents droughts, floods, coastal erosion, and forced displacement in places like Tabasco, Monterrey, and the State of Mexico. These are images that make us uncomfortable, but they also invite us to face a reality that is already transforming the lives of thousands of people in the country.
An urgent look at today’s world
World Press Photo is not just any exhibition: it is one of the most important photojournalism competitions in the world. The 2026 edition featured more than 57,000 images from 141 countries, building a global portrait of issues such as war, migration, the climate crisis, and human rights.
In this context, Rodríguez’s series stands out for its human focus. Through carefully composed images, he shows how climate change is not a distant concept, but an everyday reality affecting entire communities. From the loss of land along Mexico’s coasts to water shortages in major cities, his work connects the environmental with the social.
When to see the exhibition in Mexico City
The exhibition will be presented at the Franz Mayer Museum, one of the most iconic cultural venues in the Historic Center, and will also be a special edition marking the 70th anniversary of the contest.
📅 Date: July 31 to September 30, 2026
📍 Location: Franz Mayer Museum
In addition to the Mexican photographer’s series, the exhibition will bring together some of the most striking images from recent international photojournalism, making it a must-see for those seeking to understand what is happening in the world… through images that speak volumes.
