Over the years, this vision has enabled the fair to move beyond the boundaries of the traditional trade-show model and evolve into a cultural platform where research, the market, and experimentation coexist in a dynamic balance. It is likely this open, inclusive, and international outlook that inspired the awarding of the Special Mention for Networking in Arts at the 13th edition of the CULTURA + IMPRESA Award, presented at Milan’s MEET Digital Culture Center. The award recognizes outstanding partnerships between the cultural sector and the business community and, in the case of MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas, honours a long-term project built through strong relationships and a constant drive toward innovation. Indeed, MIA’s identity lies precisely in its ability to connect different languages, perspectives, and areas of expertise. It is a place where established masters and emerging artists share the same stage, offering fresh interpretations of contemporary photography each year and reaffirming the fair’s position as one of the most authoritative events on the international art calendar. More than celebrating the strength of a network, the award acknowledges the value of a cultural community that continues to grow, fuelled by curiosity, discovery, and exchange. A vision that will once again take shape at the next edition of MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas, scheduled to run from 18 to 21 March 2027.