Launched by 1854 Media – publishers of the British Journal of Photography – and Magnum Photos, the Portrait of Humanity photography award showcases international creative work centered around the shared notions of individuality, community and unity worldwide.

With the ultimate goal of creating a genuinely collaborative photography exhibition, the new initiative seeks to capture the many faces of humanity around the globe.

With entries open until Jan. 8, 2019, the award is open to anyone and to all interpretations of portraiture. Take a look through our gallery for some of the best images entered so far.

Biljana Jurukovski

“Tribal Allure”

Andrew Scaysbrook

“Children at play on the Malecon in Havana”

Charlie Clift

“Remi”

Charlie Clift

“Ras”

Kristin Bedford

“Dorian”

Cecilia Duarte

“Bandana”

Edu Simões

“Bruno Coelho”

Toby A. Cox

“Joy is Contagious: Children smiling and waving to passersby”

Ingvar Kenne

“Denzell & Magic, Drifter By Choice, Los Angeles, USA”

Sebastian Delgado Caicedo

“The Loaiza Giraldo family was displaced from Risaralda, Colombia, seven years ago and came to Venezuela. Before the closure of the border and the mass deportation of Colombians they were already organized. Now they had to leave home one more time.”

Oksana Veniaminova

Valentina has been keeping her wedding gown for 19 years. “Five women were wearing this dress during their weddings and I didn`t want to give it away. I also have my veil. I used to cover the crib with it when my child slept uneasily.”

Michael Magers

“Samson Shredding – Jacmel, Haiti 2014”

Marc Moitessier

“36 Poses”

Nico Djavanshir

“Punk, Love and Kindness”

Nico Djavanshir

“Punk, Love and Kindness”