María Santoyo

María Santoyo is the director of PHotoESPAÑA, Spain's most important photography festival. She is newsworthy due to the upcoming 29th edition of the festival in 2026. Santoyo presented the festival to the press, highlighting its focus on “experimentation and the exploration of the limits of the image.” PHotoEspaña 2026, under the theme “Volver a imaginar” (Return to Imagine), will feature nearly a hundred exhibitions over four months, from May 13th to September 13th. The festival aims to explore the political power of the image in turbulent times, transforming the photographic lens into a creative tool for resistance. The event will showcase prominent photographers such as Robert Frank, Richard Avedon, and Isabel Muñoz, solidifying Santoyo's role in curating and directing a significant cultural event.