The Lavazza Calendar has long been a prestigious platform for the world's most acclaimed photographers, with a history featuring names like Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, and Steve McCurry. For its 2026 edition, unveiled this week at Art Basel Miami Beach, the Italian coffee giant has turned to Magnum Photos legend Alex Webb to capture a "most authentic essence of Italy".
Titled "Pleasure Makes Us Human", the 34th edition of the calendar explores the "intangible yet universally recognizable" quality of "Italianness". Rather than relying on postcards or clichés, Lavazza engaged Webb, known for capturing striking and insightful street images, most recognisable by their bold colors. The images he and the team have created for this year’s calendar encapsulate visual narratives that find beauty and intrigue in the spontaneous rhythm of daily life.
