Overview
- Pirelli presented The Cal 2026 at Prague’s Municipal House, unveiling 22 images by Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø.
- The ‘Elements’ concept links human subjects to earth, air, water and fire after initial location work at Holkham and in Essex, then studio shoots in London and New York with 3D systems, filmed effects and heavy post‑production.
- Venus Williams embodies fire with pre‑filmed flames projected behind her, a portrayal she connected to her competitive nature and training for her tour return.
- The cast spans film, fashion, music and sport, featuring Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, FKA twigs, Isabella Rossellini, Susie Cave, Luisa Ranieri, Irina Shayk, Du Juan, Eva Herzigová and Adria Arjona.
- Pirelli frames the edition as a challenge to ageism with subjects aged 33 to 73, and the calendar remains a limited collectible not offered for sale.