Hana Knížová | |
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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 by Czech Grand Design (2019, 2023) |
Hana Knížová (ˈkniːʒovaː) is a Czech 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.
Knížová relocated to London in 2010, where she pursued and completed a master's degree in photography at the London College of Communication. [1]
In 2013, she won the John Kobal New Work Award from the National Portrait Gallery, London for her portrait of identical twins Elza and Nellie, emphasizing her focus on family narratives. [2] [3]
Her work appeared in the 2013 Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery. [4] [5]
In 2018, she was named Photographer of the Year at the Czech Grand Design Awards, and again in 2023. [6] [7]
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. [8] [9] Her projects have been covered in various outlets, showcasing her range and depth as a photographer. [10] [11]
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. [12] [13]
Knížová has participated in solo and group exhibitions globally.
Year | Exhibition | Venue | Location | Source |
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2024 | "Made by Fire" | Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum | Brno | [14] |
2023 | "Photographer of the Year" | Czech Grand Design | [15] | |
2023 | "Mothers" | National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sarajevo | [16] |
2023 | "Mothers" | Mesnographies | Les Mesnuls, France | [17] |
2022 | "Art Design Fashion" (permanent collection) | Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum | Brno | |
2021 | "Tender" | The Vitrínka Gallery | London | [18] |
2019 | "Photographer of the Year" | Czech Grand Design | ||
2019 | "Tender" | Czech Centre | New York | [19] |
2018 | "209 Women" | Portcullis House | London | [20] |
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 | 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 | London |