Hana Knizova

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

Career 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.

Her work appeared in the 2013 Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery.

In 2018, she was named Photographer of the Year at the Czech Grand Design Awards, and again in 2023.

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. Her projects have been covered in various outlets, showcasing her range and depth as a photographer.

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.

Exhibitions Knížová has participated in solo and group exhibitions globally.

Year Exhibition Venue Location Source 2024 "Made by Fire" Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum Brno 2023 "Photographer of the Year" Czech Grand Design 2023 "Mothers" National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo 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" Czech Grand Design 2019 "Tender" Czech Centre New York 2018 "209 Women" Portcullis House London 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