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Hana Knížová

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Hana Knížová
Born
Czech Republic
NationalityCzech
EducationMaster's degree in Photography
Alma materLondon College of Communication
OccupationPhotographer
Known forPortrait photography
AwardsJohn 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.

Early life and education

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Knížová relocated to London in 2010, where she pursued and completed a master's degree in photography at the London College of Communication.[1]

Career

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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]

Exhibitions

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Knížová has participated in solo and group exhibitions globally.

Year Exhibition Venue Location Source
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

References

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  1. ^ "About Hana Knizova". Hana Knizova. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize". Meer. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  4. ^ "Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2013". National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  5. ^ "Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2013, National Portrait Gallery, London". Aesthetica Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  6. ^ "Czech Grand Design Awards 2018: Winners Announced". Czech Grand Design. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  7. ^ "Knížová Hana". Czech Grand Design. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Exploring Youth and Aspiration - Hana Knížová". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  10. ^ "Documenting Teen Angst in a Czech Detention Centre". Dazed. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  11. ^ "Hamr na Jezere - A Portrait Series". Index.hu. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  12. ^ "Social Housing and London Fashion: Photography by Hana Knížová". Wave. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  13. ^ Danica Kovarova (14 November 2023). "Vogue Editorial: Dreaming, Whether With Eyes Open or Closed". Vogue Czech. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  14. ^ "Made by Fire". Moravská Galerie. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  15. ^ "Knížová Hana". Czech Grand Design. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  16. ^ "Hana Knížová: Mothers". Sarajevo Photo Fest. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  17. ^ "La maternité sous toutes ses formes". Harper's Bazaar France. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  18. ^ "Tender in London: In Love with Contemporary Czech Photography". Czech Centre London. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  19. ^ "'Tender. In Love with Contemporary Czech Photography' at Czech Centre New York". Blok Magazine. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  20. ^ "Online Exhibition: 209 Women". Parliament's Heritage Collections. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
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