Joy emerges in unexpected moments — a stranger's kindness on a difficult day, the way morning light catches a loved one's smile, the rush of achievement after months of effort, the simple pleasure of being fully present. It lives in grand celebrations and quiet contentments alike, in shared experiences and solitary discoveries, in the moments that make our hearts race and the ones that bring us peace.

This international group exhibition gathers photographers who recognize that capturing joy means capturing life itself. Their work explores not only the joy found in front of the lens — the laughter, the connections, the celebrations — but also the photographer's own joy in the creative act: discovering perfect light, witnessing a decisive instant, feeling that electric moment when everything aligns.

From intimate portraits radiating human warmth to dynamic scenes pulsing with energy, from children's unbridled wonder to adults' hard-won triumphs, from nature's inspiring beauty to everyday pleasures often overlooked — "Joy Unfiltered" presents a rich tapestry of what it means to feel alive. These photographs transcend cultural boundaries, speaking to our shared capacity for happiness, connection, and gratitude. Each image invites viewers to pause and remember: joy isn't just found in extraordinary moments. It surrounds us constantly, waiting to be noticed, captured, and celebrated.

Featuring artists:  AL Noman, Alison Elizabeth Manning, Anna Gordenko, Ben Bucki, Chenjing Zhang, Chloé Marchal, Daisy Copsey Squires, Eva Marschan-Hayes, Greg McDonald, Harry Heslop, Ibrahim Elsayed, Jana Bulochova, Jason Hughes, Kaysar Kasim, Kirsten Magas, Marcello Massaro, Shabnam Maleki, Yasaman Hafezi.