The 2026 Pirelli Calendar (The Cal™) is reimagined by acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Sølve Sundsbø, delivering a poetic exploration of humanity’s connection to nature, time, and imagination.
Norway-born and London-based, Sundsbø draws inspiration from Romantic-era painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, embracing mystery, passion, and the emotional bond between humans and the natural world.
His vision for The Cal™ 2026 is structured around the elements—earth, water, air, fire, and ether—not as literal symbols, but as a framework to explore instinct, curiosity, freedom, and the desire for knowledge.
Each cast member is portrayed through a collaborative, elemental concept designed to capture emotional states central to the human experience.
Known for his fantastical imagery and cutting-edge photographic techniques, Sundsbø blends studio portraits shot in London and New York with atmospheric footage from the English countryside, including cloud movements, sunsets, and organic natural props.
The result is a visually arresting and emotionally resonant Pirelli Calendar that reconnects us with our origins, our environment, and ourselves.
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