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Gold 2026 People / Culture

The Poetry of Dust and Horn

  • Photographer
    Gabi Steiner
  • Prize
    Gold in People / Culture

This series explores daily life within the Mundari cattle camps of South Sudan, where cattle are inseparable from identity, memory, and belonging. Amid dust, smoke, and ash, everyday moments unfold quietly—children at play, gestures of care, and routines passed from one generation to the next. Rather than seeking spectacle, the series observes the intimate bond between people and cattle, revealing a world shaped by shared rhythms, resilience, and the quiet poetry of everyday life.

Gabi Steiner is an Austrian photographer whose work explores cultural identity, spirituality, and human connection. Her photography focuses on remote and indigenous communities, capturing moments of dignity, tradition, and shared humanity through an atmospheric and intimate visual language. Rather than simply documenting cultures, she seeks to create emotional resonance and foster a deeper understanding of lives and traditions rarely seen by the outside world.

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