Arne Svenson is a self-taught photographer based in New York City whose practice focuses on seeking out the inner life and essence of his subjects. His work often creates narratives that facilitate an understanding of hidden or obscured truths. He has been shown extensively across the United States, Europe, and Asia, with works included in major collections such as SFMOMA, Carnegie Museum of Art, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and the Norton Museum of Art. Svenson's work has been profiled in publications including The New York Times, Artforum, Art in America, and The New Yorker. He received the Nannen Prize in photojournalism in 2016 for his project 'The Neighbors'. His artistic practice also involves exploring complex social issues, such as facial recognition skills in children on the autism spectrum and legal battles regarding free speech and privacy in the arts.[1]
