New Solo Show: ‘When The Pavement Breathes’ by Margarita Mavromichalis

All About Photo is thrilled to unveil our February Solo Exhibition, ‘When The Pavement Breathes’ by Margarita Mavromichalis

When The Pavement Breathes is a vivid exploration of the unnoticed moments that quietly transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Rooted in spontaneous, candid observation, this body of work traces the pulse of the street, where chance encounters fleeting gestures, and unguarded expressions briefly surface before dissolving back into routine. The photographs, made across cities and streets in different parts of the world, reveal unexpected juxtapositions and subtle details that disrupt habitual ways of seeing.

Despite their varied geographic origins, the images speak a shared visual language. Humor, irony, beauty, and oddity emerge not as cultural exceptions, but as universal human experiences. Familiar gestures repeat across borders; emotions echo from place to place. In this way, the work emphasizes how daily life, wherever it unfolds, carries more in common than we often assume.

Moving through these global yet intimate moments, the series invites viewers to slow down and rediscover wonder within the everyday. Shadows converse with architecture, bodies mirror their surroundings, and the ordinary becomes momentarily strange or luminous. When The Pavement Breathes suggests that the street itself is alive, responsive, expressive, and filled with quiet surprises just beneath the surface. By paying attention to what is often overlooked, the work reframes the urban landscape as a living gallery, where the most compelling moments are unscripted and universally human.

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New Call for Entries: Win a Solo Exhibition in January 2026!

Get International Exposure and Connect with Industry Insiders, Art Collectors and Potential Buyers

Want Your Own Solo Photography Exhibition? Here's How to Get Featured Worldwide

Each month, one talented photographer is selected for a Solo Exhibition on All About Photo’s dedicated showroom pages — offering unparalleled visibility to a global audience of collectors, editors, curators, and photography lovers.

Next Exhibition Dates: January 1–31, 2026

Why You Should Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition

At All About Photo, we believe great photography deserves to be seen. Whether you’re a professional or an emerging photographer, this is your chance to have your work showcased in a powerful, month-long online exhibition.

This isn’t just another online feature — it’s a launchpad.

What You Get if Selected

Solo Exhibition for One Month Your work is featured across our website — including our home page, exhibition gallery, and global photography directory.

Exclusive Interview Share the story behind your project in an in-depth feature shared with our audience.

Permanent Online Presence Your work remains permanently accessible via a dedicated portfolio page with up to 20 images in our Photographers Directory.

Widespread Social Media Exposure Reach thousands of followers via our Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter) channels.

Special Edition Newsletter Your exhibition is highlighted in an exclusive email sent to our international subscriber base.

International Press Coverage Your work is guaranteed to be featured on major platforms including Bored Panda, Visura, and Photophiles Magazine.

Sell Your Work, Commission-Free Interested buyers can contact you directly — no gallery cut, no commissions. Open to All Genres, All Levels

All Photographers Welcome — Whether you're a seasoned pro or a passionate enthusiast. All Styles & Subjects — From documentary and fine art to landscape, portrait, or abstract. Submit a Cohesive Project or Portfolio — We’re looking for work with a strong visual voice.

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Win an Online Solo Exhibition in January 2023

 

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Get International Exposure and Connect with Industry Insiders, Art Collectors and Potential Buyers

Each month an amazing photographer will be awarded a Solo Exhibition in our new dedicated showroom pages. Next exhibition dates: January 1-31, 2023


We want to showcase incredible work. Photography that awakens our imagination, transforms our way of thinking, or simply resonates with who we are.

The Solo Exhibition enables you to reach a wider audience through our independent magazine that has become one of the most vibrant portals of photography on the web.

The Solo Exhibition competition is open to any category of photography or subject matter. Photojournalism, street photography, artistic photography, portrait, nudes, landscapes, nature, wildlife, urban, architecture, fashion, fine art, or documentary photography, the subject doesn't matter, unleash your creativity!

Whether you are a professional photographer or a photography enthusiast, please send us a cohesive body of work or portfolio.
Only a unified group of photos will be published as a solo exhibition.
Make your online photo gallery stand out. Submit one project or a body of work that showcases unity.
You can submit between 6 and 16 images for a flat fee of $45!

The Solo Exhibition is an amazing promotional tool designed to showcase your work worldwide!


Juror: Sandrine Hermand-Grisel, Founder All About Photo

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Why should you enter the Solo Exhibition Competition? Because you will receive the following benefits:

Featured Solo Online Exhibition from January 1-31, 2023
Your Solo Exhibition will be featured in our Competition Gallery and in the New Showroom pages, the Home Page, our 'Top Stories', as well as in our 'Featured Photographer', 'Photo Exhibitions' and 'Article' pages.

Sell your work online with no commission fees!
Want to sell your work? No problem! In today's economy, almost 50% of sales come online! Don't miss this opportunity and skip the middleman, All About Photo won't charge any commissions if you make a sale. We will just put you directly in contact with the buyer.

Permanent Exhibition on All About Photo Online Gallery
Your solo exhibition will be permanently accessible in our past exhibitions as well as in our Article directory. You will also have a permanent page showcasing 20 images of your work in our Photographers Directory.

Your work Showcased to our Social Media Community
Gain International Visibility and Press Coverage by publishing your work across all of our online channels.
The winning photographer will be profiled via our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts.
The Solo Exhibition will also be featured in our Newsletter!

International Visibility and Press exposure
The winning photographer will receive press coverage from publications and media outlets around the world. Past winners from All About Photo Competitions have been featured in major publications including The Times UK, National Geographic Espana, The Sun, The Daily Mail, The Eye of Photography, Digital Camera, and Competences Photo.
The Solo Exhibition will also be promoted on Art.Base.Co, Private Photo Review, and Visura.

All About Photo connects you directly with industry experts from around the world.
Seek this new opportunity to reach a broader audience on a global scale!

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