The second edition of the International Photography Festival and Colloquium of Matanzas, Fotocanímar 2026, will feature the participation of 95 artists from diverse latitudes, according to an announcement published today on the event’s official Facebook page.

The social media post stated that on this August 19, Matanzas joins the celebration of World Photography Day by revealing the names of those selected to form part of Fotocanímar 2026.

The text specifies that, following an intensive effort by the curatorial team, the selection comprises 45 men and 50 women hailing from Cuba and 21 other countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, totaling 61 foreign exhibitors and 34 Cuban artists.

Messages of congratulations and wishes for success have already proliferated for the selected participants, with a list of names available in infographics that numerous users are sharing this Wednesday as a gesture of support for the event.

The Facebook page further explains that Fotocanímar constitutes a festival open to photographers from around the globe, and its central tenet lies in understanding photography as an art form capable of forging interconnections among people and projects.

The Festival’s work in 2026 is not confined to Cuba’s borders, as evidenced by the project’s recent participation in the II International Encounter of Photography Festivals held in Barcelona, Spain, a relevant gathering organized by the International Association of Photography Festivals (IPFA).

The official publication invites users to stay tuned to the event’s social media channels to discover more about the special guests who will arrive in Matanzas for the next installment of the Festival, platforms where information on dates and programs will also be provided.