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Pirelli Unveils 2026 ‘Elements’ Calendar in Prague Casting 11 Women as Forces of Nature

The Prague unveiling positioned the 52nd edition as a technology‑driven challenge to ageism.

Overview

  • The project comprises 22 images by Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø that symbolically connect subjects to earth, air, fire, water and ether.
  • A curated cast of 11 prominent women spans ages 33 to 73, featuring Tilda Swinton, Isabella Rossellini, Venus Williams, Irina Shayk and Eva Herzigová.
  • Production blended April location shoots in Norfolk and Essex with studio work in London and New York using 3D tools, AI workflows, large LED panels and extensive post‑production.
  • Pirelli presented the calendar at Prague’s Municipal House before more than 500 guests with an orchestra, with most protagonists attending and Rossellini absent.
  • Sundsbø highlighted consent and agency regarding nudity, while participants discussed their roles, including Venus Williams embodying fire.