Nikolaus Korab
author · photographer
Nikolaus Korab is an Austrian photographer and artist born in Vienna in 1963. He is known for his photographic work which often explores architectural and social themes. From 1998 to 2005, he held a teaching position at the University of Applied Arts Vienna in Adolf Frohner's master class. His works have been exhibited since 1983, and he has published several books, including 'Bilderreise: travelling beyond' (2009) and 'Schattenlicht' (2017). He lives and works in Vienna and Lower Austria. In 2026, he was awarded the Elfriede Mejchar Prize for Photography.[1,2]
- Architektur
- Nachtbilder
- Gesellschaft
Books
Works by Nikolaus Korab
- 2009 Bilderreise: travelling beyond Includes a foreword by Barbara Frischmuth.
- 2017 Schattenlicht
- 2007 Reise ins Innere
Exhibitions
- 1983 Photos 1980–1983
- 1991 Photos 1986–1991
- 2001 Bilder/Menschen
- 2004 Das Schwadorf-Projekt
- 2004 Neuland
- 2007 Reise ins Innere
Awards
- 1981 Jugendpreis der Ersten Österreichischen Sparkasse
- 1985 Goldmedaille des CCA für vorzügliche Werbung
- 1994 Kodak-Preis für Farbfotografie
- 2001 Preis des Österreichischen Buchhandels
- 2008 Photobook Award Die 22 besten Fotobücher 2007/08
- 2026 Elfriede-Mejchar-Preis