Andrea Gjestvang
The Norwegian photographer's main focus is on social themes in northern regions, with an approach that is personal and often intuitive. In 2012, she completed her One Day in History project, with portraits of young survivors of the July 22, 2011 terror attack on the island of Utøya in Norway. The project gained international recognition and was widely exhibited. Gjestvang received various awards for the work, including the renowned L’Iris d’Or/Sony World Photography Awards, Photographer of the Year 2013.After graduating from OsloMet, Gjestvang worked as an assignment photographer, and published her work in magazines such as National Geographic, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, stern, Newsweek Japan, M Le Monde and Mare. Her work has appeared in numerous exhibitions. Gjestvang is a member of Panos Pictures, and lives alternately between Oslo and Berlin.
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