Lebohang Kganye wins 2024 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize
Lebohang Kganye has been honored with the 2024 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for her impactful exhibition titled 'Haufi nyana? I’ve come to take you home.' The South African artist will receive a cash award of £30,000. Kganye was among notable finalists including VALIE EXPORT and Gauri Gill, who will each receive £5,000. The award has recognized various distinguished photographers in previous years, such as Samuel Fosso and Deana Lawson. Her exhibition, featuring life-sized cutouts that delve into themes of home and identity, is currently on display in London until June 2, with commendation from Clare Grafik, Acting Director of The Photographers' Gallery.
Key facts
- Lebohang Kganye wins 2024 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize
- Prize awarded for exhibition 'Haufi nyana? I’ve come to take you home'
- Kganye receives £30,000
- Shortlisted artists: VALIE EXPORT, Gauri Gill & Rajesh Vangadand, Hrair Sarkissian each receive £5,000
- Previous winners include Samuel Fosso (2023), Deana Lawson (2022), Cao Fei (2021)
- Exhibition features life-sized family cutouts exploring home, belonging, heritage, identity
- Clare Grafik, Acting Director of The Photographers' Gallery, praised Kganye's work
- Exhibition at The Photographers' Gallery, London through 2 June
Entities
Artists
- Lebohang Kganye
- VALIE EXPORT
- Gauri Gill
- Rajesh Vangadand
- Hrair Sarkissian
- Samuel Fosso
- Deana Lawson
- Cao Fei
Institutions
- Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation
- The Photographers' Gallery
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom