Leica Pulls Russian Photographer From LOBA 2026 Shortlist

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Leica has quietly removed a Russian photographer from the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award shortlist, PetaPixel reports exclusively. The award is one of photography's most recognised prizes; no public explanation has been given for the removal.

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