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Tony Corocher
Italy Honorable Mention Photojournalism Professional "Beauty In Hell: Strong Contrasts" Strong contrast between the innocent beauty of the young girl, the vivid diffidence of the boy behind her, the finality of desperation shown by the man on the ground behind her. Mathare Slum, Nairobi. Currently based near Venice (Italy). Attended Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London,UK), Westminster University (Foundation Studies Diploma in Art and Design, London) and Graduated in Graphic Design from Kingston University (BA Hons – London, UK). Spent the following 18 years switching between various forms of design and photography while working on different assignments/projects and collaborating with companies and individuals from around the world. My documentary work focuses mainly on social, anthropological and humanitarian issues. At the same time, I remain very much involved in Fine Art Photography. In the last few years my work has received a number of international awards (PX3, Grand Prix de Paris – LensCulture Portrait Awards – IPA, International Photography Award – Allard Prize for International Integrity and HIPA finalist among others) and was exhibited in various locations around the world (GHISLA Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Switzerland – Biennale dell’Arte, Venice – Palazzo Cusani, Milan – Espace Beaurepaire, Paris – Arles Photo Festival – Chiang Mai Documentary Arts Festival). |
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