Life Framer has become a world-renowned platform for discovering and celebrating contemporary photography from amateur, emerging and professional artists around the globe. It hosts an independent award, supported by a growing community of creative photographers, designed to champion creative culture on and offline.

This travelling exhibition marks the culmination of the ninth edition of the Life Framer Photography Prize, with further shows taking place in Rome and Johannesburg. The exhibitions will showcase stunning contemporary photography from 24 winning photographers, each chosen by globally acclaimed judges across twelve months of diverse themes. Each theme is consciously abstract in order to create freedom and encourage creativity, and the resulting selection of varied, challenging and meaningful photography is testament to that.

The Icon opened its doors in the sunny Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles over 20 years ago, and since its inception has grown from a local photo lab into an international destination for photographers that seek high-quality services. An art deco gem in a creative district of the city, it has long run exhibitions in its prime front of house space.