The challenge for this prestigious annual competition is to make the exhibition of its shortlisted photographs look different every time, without overshadowing the content. Our scheme achieved a fine balance between texture and simplicity. We introduced curtains of fine white cord as a backdrop around the perimeter of the exhibition space, with photographs arrayed on light boxes, along its length. In the centre, the curtains created a series of screens, providing a 'conceal and reveal' experience for the viewer, and a sense of discovery as they progress through the exhibition.