João Lutz's 'Pomegranates' Wins 2025 Art & Photo Book Award
João Lutz, a photographer who previously resided in New York and is currently based in São Paulo, has been honored as a winner of the 2025 Art & Photo Book Awards for his work titled 'Pomegranates.' This book serves as both a visual and literary exploration of a childhood memory related to sexual abuse. It intertwines photography, poetry, and journal entries in a non-linear fashion that reflects the fragmented quality of memory. Lutz describes the creation process as instinctual and intense, with the book's arrangement mirroring the sequence of his recollections. After losing his U.S. visa status and returning to Brazil, Lutz has shifted his focus to personal memory photography. Supported by Bookmobile, this award facilitated the publication of his book, which includes an interview addressing his childhood experiences and his aspirations for a meaningful life surrounded by loved ones.
Key facts
- João Lutz won the 2025 Art & Photo Book Award for 'Pomegranates'.
- The book addresses the resurfacing of a childhood memory of sexual abuse.
- It combines photography, poetry, and journal entries in a non-linear narrative.
- Lutz was previously based in New York and now works in São Paulo.
- He lost his U.S. visa status and had to leave the country within 20 days.
- The award was supported by Bookmobile.
- Lutz describes the project as 100% instinctual.
- He grew up on a farm and took long car trips that sparked his imagination.
Entities
Artists
- João Lutz
Institutions
- Bookmobile
- Booooooom
Locations
- New York
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- United States