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.
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 by Czech Grand Design (2019, 2023) |
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.[1]
Career edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ "About Hana Knizova". Hana Knizova. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "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". Meer. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Knížová Hana". Czech Grand Design. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Documenting Teen Angst in a Czech Detention Centre". Dazed. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Hamr na Jezere - A Portrait Series". Index.hu. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Social Housing and London Fashion: Photography by Hana Knížová". Wave. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Danica Kovarova (14 November 2023). "Vogue Editorial: Dreaming, Whether With Eyes Open or Closed". Vogue Czech. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Made by Fire". Moravská Galerie. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Knížová Hana". Czech Grand Design. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Hana Knížová: Mothers". Sarajevo Photo Fest. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "La maternité sous toutes ses formes". Harper's Bazaar France. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Tender in London: In Love with Contemporary Czech Photography". Czech Centre London. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "'Tender. In Love with Contemporary Czech Photography' at Czech Centre New York". Blok Magazine. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Online Exhibition: 209 Women". Parliament's Heritage Collections. Retrieved 2024-03-14.