Oliver Frank Chanarin
author · photographer
Oliver Frank Chanarin is a British artist and photographer born in London. He was one half of the artistic duo Broomberg & Chanarin for over two decades until their partnership ended in 2021. His work is characterized by an openness to experimentation and collaboration, often involving critical appropriations of photojournalism that culminate in various media including books, installations, and robotics. He has held academic positions as a professor of photography at the Hochschule für bildende Künste (HFBK) in Hamburg and is a founding member of the masters programme in photography at The Royal Academy of Art (KABK).[1,2]
Themes
- photojournalism appropriation
- robotics
- collaboration
Books
Works by Oliver Frank Chanarin
- People in Trouble Laughing Pushed to the Ground 2011 · Mack · book · English ISBN 9781907946042
- Holy Bible 2014 · book Collaborative work with Adam Broomberg.
- War Primer 2 2013 · book Collaborative work with Adam Broomberg.
Exhibitions
- 2021 Broomberg & Chanarin Fabra i Coats Centre D’Art Contemporani Barcelona, Barcelona solo
- 2018 Broomberg & Chanarin The Centre Georges Pompidou solo
- 2017 Broomberg & Chanarin Hasselblad Center solo
Awards
- 2024 Image Vevey Photography Grant Image Vevey
- 2014 ICP Infinity Award International Center of Photography
- 2013 Deutsche Börse Photography Prize
- 2018 Arles Photo Text Award

