The artist will be awarded in London on 17 April for its versatility and significant impact on the photographic medium. Also the artist will see a presenting his work at the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition, taking place from 18 April to 6 May at Somerset House, London. The exhibition will offer the public a rare opportunity to view Kander's acclaimed and lesser-known works in one space, including portraits, figure studies, landscapes and moving images.
To celebrate the opening of the exhibition, A public talk will be held on Thursday, April 18 with Nadav Kander being interviewed by William A. Ewing.
The 2019 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards hardcover book will also include a newly commissioned essay on the artist's work by David Campany and a special selection of photographs.
Speaking about his award, Nadav Kander commented: “Being the 2019 winner is a great accolade because it suggests one is an inspiration and I don't think there is a greater compliment than that. I feel honored to be in the same company as previous recipients, and if I've inspired people to dig deeper and photograph authentically, I'm doubly honored. I would also like to thank Sony and the World Photography Organization for this platform, it is very generous indeed. “
In a career spanning over 30 years, Nadav Kander (b. 1961) has remained a formidable force in photography. His artistic practice extends across the medium of photography and his award-winning advertising, portraiture, figurative and landscape work are all underscored by a signature style that often evokes feelings of calm and unease. Lives and works in London, Kander has published seven books and has been included in nearly 30 international exhibitions. In 2015, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship Award from the Royal Photographic Society, and his work is held in numerous public collections around the world, including the National Portrait Gallery, London and the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago.
Selected shortlisted projects include; Yangtze – The Long River, winner of the Prix Pictet in 2009; Dust, which explored remnants of the Cold War through the radioactive ruins of secret cities on the Kazakhstan-Russian border; Bodies 6 women, 1 man; and Obama's People, an acclaimed series of 52 portraits commissioned by The New York Times Magazine. His continuing series Dark Line is a personal reflection on the landscape of the River Thames at its point of connection with the sea.
