Max Kandhola
author · photographer
Max Kandhola is a British Punjabi Sikh fine art photographer and academic. He is currently an Associate Professor in photography, Design & Digital Arts at Nottingham Trent University. Kandhola's work explores the complexities of the human condition, cultural identity, and the politics of representation, particularly focusing on the Punjabi diaspora. He studied photography at Bournville College of Art and the University of Wolverhampton. His practice combines philosophical inquiry with cultural discourse, critically observing the relationship between human experience and social politics.[1,2,3,4]
- Cultural identity
- Punjabi Sikh identity
- Diaspora
- Philosophical photography
- Politics of representation
Works by Max Kandhola
- 2007 Flatland: A Landscape of Punjab 2003-2006 Monograph of photographic work.
- 2003 Illustration of Life Photographs of his father.
Exhibitions
- Solo exhibition
- Solo exhibition
- Solo exhibition
- Solo exhibition
- Solo exhibition
- 2006 Flowers East
- 2008 Pingyao Festival
Awards
- 1996 Light Work Artist in Residency (AIR)
- 2002 Light Work Artist in Residency (AIR)