Hana Knížová
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| Hana Knížová | |
|---|---|
| Born | Czech Republic |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Czech |
| 🏫 Education | Master's degree in Photography |
| 🎓 Alma mater | London College of Communication |
| 💼 Occupation | Photographer |
| Known for | Portrait photography |
| 🏅 Awards | John Kobal New Work Award (2013), Photographer of the Year Prize by Czech Grand Design (2019) |
Hana Knížová is a Czech-born photographic artist who uses conceptual and intimate portrait photography to explore themes of youth, identity, and interpersonal relationships. She is based in London and Prague.
Early life and education[edit]
Knížová relocated to London in 2010, where she pursued and completed a master's degree in photography at the London College of Communication.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
In 2013 she won the John Kobal New Work Award from the National Portrait Gallery, London in 2013, for her portrait of identical twins Elza and Nellie. This award highlighted her 'Family Matters' series, underscoring her deep interest in the dynamics between twins and broader family narratives.[1]
Her work appeared in the 2013 Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery.[2][3]
In 2018, she was named as Photographer of the Year in the Czech Grand Design Awards.[4] Her portrait of Olivia Colman, commissioned as part of the John Kobal New Work Award and showcased at the National Portrait Gallery is included in the Gallery's permanent collection.[5]
Her project on Hollywood Hopefuls, as featured in the Daily Mail, highlighted her ability to capture the aspirations and vulnerabilities of youth. She told CNN, "I was specifically interested in snapping pictures of young people aspiring for the big time." The Arts Desk praised her ability to capture the essence of young ambition.[6][7][8]
Knížová has worked with fashion brands such as Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Hugo Boss, Levi Strauss & Co. and her editorial work has appeared in publications like Dazed & Confused, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Tatler, The Telegraph.[citation needed]
She photographed the cover for the December 2023 issue of Vogue Czech.[9]
Exhibitions[edit]
Knížová has participated in solo and group exhibitions globally.
| Year | Exhibition | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Mothers" | National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sarajevo |
| 2024 | "Made by Fire" | Uměleckoprůmyslové Muzeum | Brno |
| 2023 | "Mothers" | Mesnographies | Les Mesnuls, France |
| 2022 | "Art Design Fashion" (permanent collection) | Uměleckoprůmyslové Muzeum | Brno |
| 2021 | "Tender" | The Vitrínka Gallery | London |
| 2019 | "Photographer of the Year Award" | Czech Grand Design | |
| 2019 | "Tender" | Czech Center | New York |
| 2018 | "209 Women" | Portcullis House | London |
| 2017 | "Projektil33" | DOX Centre for Contemporary Art | Prague |
| 2017 | "Portrait of Britain" | British Journal of Photography | |
| 2017 | "Take Festival" | Liquid Market | Vienna |
| 2016 | "JURAPLATZ Art Space" | Biel/Bienne | |
| 2016 | "NatAaL at aFriCa UtOPia" | Royal Festival Hall | London |
| 2015 | "Bizarre Behaviour" | Haus Ungarn | Berlin |
| 2015 | "Life Framer" | Think Tank Gallery | Los Angeles |
| 2014 | "Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize" | Scottish National Portrait Gallery | |
| 2014 | "John Kobal New Work Award" | National Portrait Gallery | London |
| 2014 | "Hamr na Jezere" | Arcane Gallery | London |
| 2013 | "Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize" | Bristol Museum | |
| 2013 | "John Kobal New Work Award" | National Portrait Gallery | London |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Twin Win at National Portrait Gallery for MA Photography Alumna in Taylor Wessing Prize". London College of Communication. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ↑ "Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2013". National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ↑ "Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2013, National Portrait Gallery, London". Aesthetica Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ↑ "Czech Grand Design Awards 2018: Winners Announced". Czech Grand Design. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ↑ "NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMMISSIONS NEW PHOTOGRAPH OF THIS IS ENGLAND AND SKINS ACTOR JACK O'CONNELL AS PART OF THE JOHN KOBAL NEW WORK AWARD" (PDF) (Press release). National Portrait Gallery. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ↑ "Exploring Youth and Aspiration - Hana Knížová". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ↑ "Girls' Gaze on Youth - Hana Knížová". The Art Gorgeous. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ↑ "Almost Famous: Hana Knížová Captures Young Hollywood Hopefuls". Juxtapoz. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ↑ Danica Kovarova (14 November 2023). "Vogue Editorial: Dreaming, Whether With Eyes Open or Closed". Vogue Czech. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
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