Morad Bouchakour
author · photographer
Morad Bouchakour is a Belgian photographer who studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent and later in Antwerp, earning his degree in 1995. He spent significant time as a resident of New York City before establishing his practice in Amsterdam in 1997. His work is characterized by a tension between reportage photography and studied portraiture, often focusing on urban subjects and the human condition. He has been invited by prominent institutions such as Foam (Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam) and the Rijksmuseum to contribute to major exhibitions. His notable publications include 'Menhattan' (2009), 'No Pain no Gain' (2009), and 'Peking Dog' (2013).[1]
- urban photography
- reportage
- portraiture
- New York City life
Books
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Menhattan€95.00 -
Party in the Netherlands€18.00
Works by Morad Bouchakour
- 2009 Menhattan Self-published leporello in slipcase.
- 2009 No Pain no Gain
- 2013 Peking Dog
- 2016 Bye Bye Portfolio
Exhibitions
- 2009 Dutch Seen: New York Rediscovered
- 2002 PARTY!
Awards
- 1996 Joop Swart World Press Photo Masterclass
- 1999 PANL Award
- 2000 Zilveren Camera
References
- Morad Bouchakour. Wikipedia. 2025 link