The Wuppertal Suspended Railway, one of Germany's most iconic transportation systems, has been selected as the theme for the 2025 Wuppertal Photography Prize. The prestigious competition will showcase the many fascinating aspects of this unique monorail system that has served the city for over a century.
The distinguished jury for the 2025 contest brings together representatives from various sectors of the local community and photography industry. The panel includes Georg Rose from Radio Wuppertal, Stefan Seitz from Wuppertaler Rundschau newspaper, and professional photographer Bettina Osswald. Additional jury members represent key local businesses and cultural institutions.
Serving alongside the media and photography professionals are Axel Kurz from PixelProduction agency, Stefanie Toloszycki from MeinEinkaufsbahnhof, and Martin Bang from the city's marketing department. The cultural sector is represented by Dr. Anna Storm from the prestigious Von der Heydt Museum, while the business community includes Andreas Otto from Volksbank im Bergischen Land.
The printing and photography industry is well-represented on the jury through Jan Vetter and Silke Jungmann, both from Schmidt, LeyWiegandt printing company, as well as Manuel Rutten from FotoVideo Rutten. This diverse composition ensures that the contest will be evaluated from multiple professional perspectives, combining artistic vision with technical expertise and local knowledge.
The photography competition promises to capture the suspended railway's diverse character and significance to Wuppertal's identity. With such a comprehensive jury representing media, culture, business, and photography sectors, the 2025 contest is expected to produce compelling visual narratives of this remarkable transportation system.
