Hana Knížová

Hana Knížová is a Czech photographic artist who uses conceptual and intimate portrait photography to explore themes of youth, identity, and interpersonal relationships. She is based in London and Prague.

Early life and education
Knížová relocated to London in 2010, where she pursued and completed a master's degree in photography at the London College of Communication.

Career
In 2013, she won the John Kobal New Work Award from the National Portrait Gallery, London for her portrait of identical twins Elza and Nellie, emphasizing her focus on family narratives.

Her work appeared in the 2013 Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery.

In 2018, she was named Photographer of the Year at the Czech Grand Design Awards, and again in 2023.

Her portrait of Olivia Colman, commissioned as part of the John Kobal New Work Award and showcased at the National Portrait Gallery is included in the Gallery's permanent collection. Her projects have been covered in various outlets, showcasing her range and depth as a photographer.

Knížová has worked with fashion brands such as Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Hugo Boss, Levi Strauss & Co. and her editorial work has appeared in publications like Dazed & Confused, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Tatler, The Telegraph.

Exhibitions
Knížová has participated in solo and group exhibitions globally.