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I’m am thrilled to share that it is now official t I’m am thrilled to share that it is now official that my “1 in 8” series will be part of both the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at Somerset House, London starting next week - and is included in the 2026 Awards book! 
🖤🙏🏼🖤 Beyond grateful for the opportunity to get this important work out into the world. 

Going to keep pushing for the next steps!

Happy Friday everyone! 🤗

@worldphotoorg #swpa2026 #mariafynsknorup #cancerwarrior @kraeftensbekaempelse @brystkraeft @creoartsgroup
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I’m opening the doors to my gallery this Easter for Open Art Ærø 2026! The exhibition will include 6 works from my cancer treatment series “1 in 8” that was just nominated for the Sony World Photography Awards, and exhibited last year at @dark_gallery_cph as part of @copenhagenphotofestival.
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During Open Art Ærø local artists and artisans will open their galleries and ateliers for visitors, Thursday (2/4) and/or Friday (3/4) from 10-15.
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Bring your art loving friend for a cultural tour of our island, or just come by for a chat. We’ll all be happy to see you!
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The participants of this year’s event are:
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@mariafynsknorup
@najaabelsen
@npflint
@rcph_atorie
@maskinhuset_keramik
@ceciliasminde
@aeroesoapcompany
@galleri.aokhai
@hildakieseritzky 
@yourdesign_nordic
@smykkerbykaris
@nielsrahbaek
@hennegansundco.de
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Organised by @visitaeroe
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Read more and plan your tour around the open spaces at https://www.visitaeroe.dk/aeroe/oplevelser/open-art-aeroe
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#openartaeroe2026 #åbnegallerier #kunstneratelier #ærø #mariafynsknorup
"Radiation days" Self-portrait with with radiothe "Radiation days"

Self-portrait with with radiotherapy alignment tattoos.

Part of my self-portrait series “1 in 8” about illness and recovery, shortlisted for the 2026 Sony World Photography Award

#breastcancerwarrior #swpa2026 #mariafynsknorup #brystkræft
“Letting it all go” (self-portrait with ponytail) “Letting it all go”
(self-portrait with ponytail)

Part of my self-portrait series “1 in 8” about illness and recovery, shortlisted for the 2026 Sony World Photography Award 

#breastcancerwarrior #swpa2026 #mariafynsknorup
I am ecstatic and honoured to finally share that I I am ecstatic and honoured to finally share that I have been shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Professional Competition with my self-portrait series “1 in 8”.

“1 in 8” documents my path through my breast cancer treatment in 2024-25, including the feeling of losing my sense of self and my femininity.

The series has been selected amongst 430.000 images across this year’s competitions, and is now one of 10 chosen in the category ‘Perspectives’.

Being shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Award with this important series is a huge recognition for me. 
The “1 in 8” series is a deeply personal body of work, which simultaneously is created with a wish to increase awareness and discussion about this illness that affects so many of us. The enhanced visibility that follows being shortlisted is a dream come true and an important step towards this goal.

Celebrating nearly two decades of photographic excellence, the Professional competition champions photographers whose bold bodies of work combine mastery of the craft with narrative vision.

Commenting on behalf of the jury, Monica Allende, Chair of the Jury, says: ‘The finalist and shortlisted work in the Professional competition for the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 demonstrates a remarkable growth in the craft and commitment to photography as a powerful storytelling medium. Across the many series we judged, I was deeply struck by the celebration of the human experience, and of love, kindness, and quiet resilience woven into complex and often challenging realities. Many of the most powerful images focused on intimate moments and small acts of heroism, revealing the enduring strength and spirit found in everyday life.’ 

The Sony World Photography Awards exhibition displaying the awarded works will open at Somerset House, London from 17 April - 4 May.

The 10 awarded works in my series can be viewed here: https://www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards/winners-galleries/2026/professional/1-8-maria-fynsk-norup 

#SWPA2026 @worldphotoorg
Before the crowds arrived for the exhibition party Before the crowds arrived for the exhibition party at @bleur_art on Saturday, the wonderful @bobbibicker made a livestream on X which I’ve been allowed to share here too ♥️ 

It was such a wonderful day and evening in London! I’m incredibly grateful to BLEUR and Aurelia for inviting me to be a part of “Pretty Little Fears” - and to wonderful friends @leocrane77 @zhannetpodobed @viktphotography Kristina Thiele, Selkie and Bobbi for coming by to celebrate with me! 

The works were shown on digital frames from @themuseframe but are also available as fine art prints 🤍
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