MAST Photography Grant 2023: Hicham Gardaf Wins, Lebohang Kganye Honored
The MAST Photography Grant on Industry and Work has announced its seventh edition winner: Moroccan photographer Hicham Gardaf, born in 1989 in Tangier. South African artist Lebohang Kganye, born in 1990, received a special mention. The exhibition at Fondazione MAST in Bologna also showcases the three other finalists—Farah Al Qasimi, Maria Mavropoulou, and Salvatore Vitale. Curated by Urs Stahel, this event celebrates MAST's tenth anniversary and the competition's fifteen-year history, featuring works from all finalists and winners since 2008. The jury, which included Isabella Seràgnoli and others, selected Gardaf from an initial pool of 53 candidates. His project, In Praise of Slowness, juxtaposes a bleach seller with contrasting urban and historic scenes. Vitale's work examines the gig economy's ties to mining in Gauteng, South Africa.
Key facts
- Hicham Gardaf won the 7th edition of the MAST Photography Grant on Industry and Work.
- Lebohang Kganye received a special mention.
- Other finalists: Farah Al Qasimi, Maria Mavropoulou, Salvatore Vitale.
- The exhibition is curated by Urs Stahel.
- The show celebrates MAST's 10th anniversary and the grant's 15th year.
- Works from all finalists and winners since 2008 are on display.
- The jury consisted of Isabella Seràgnoli, François Hébel, Milo Keller, Michael Mack, Simon Njami, Alona Pardo, Giovanna Silva, Francesco Zanot.
- 53 candidates were initially considered.
Entities
Artists
- Hicham Gardaf
- Lebohang Kganye
- Farah Al Qasimi
- Maria Mavropoulou
- Salvatore Vitale
- William Kentridge
Institutions
- Fondazione MAST
- MAST Photography Grant on Industry and Work
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Tangier
- Morocco
- South Africa
- Gauteng
- Palermo