UWE Bristol Lecturer Shortlisted for Prestigious Award
Dr Amak Mahmoodian, senior lecturer in photography at UWE Bristol, has been shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026.
The prize, established in 1996, honors significant contributions to photography in Europe through exhibitions or publications within the past 12 months.
Dr Mahmoodian's exhibition ‘One Hundred and Twenty Minutes’, presented at the Bristol Photo Festival in 2024, explores the experience of dreaming for individuals living in exile.
The award is renowned for showcasing outstanding and innovative work, celebrating leading international photographers.
The prize honors those who have made a significant contribution to photography through an exhibition or publication in Europe within the past 12 months.
Author's summary: Dr Amak Mahmoodian shortlisted for photography award.