Louise Amelie, a dynamic creative force based in Berlin, seamlessly traverses the realms of photography, filmmaking, and artisanal craftsmanship. As the Founder and Chairwoman of ArtCity. e.V, an esteemed international Art and Culture Association, she leads initiatives that bridge cultural divides and foster artistic dialogue on a global scale.
Her recent publication, MISSING MEMBER,” created in collaboration with esteemed partners such as the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, Phase One, and Hatje Cantz Publishers, underscores her commitment to exploring pressing societal issues through visual storytelling. This compelling work delves into the theme of migration in Central Asia and was premiered at the Berlin Bishkek Art Weeks, an intercultural exhibition she founded. “MISSING MEMBER” has garnered prestigious accolades including the World Report Award and the IWPA (International Woman Photography Award), and it is featured in a traveling exhibition spanning Tokyo, Mexico City, Paris, and beyond. Notably, the book received acclaim at Paris Photo and Art Basel in 2023 and was honored as the winning book at the Belfast Photo Festival in 2024.
Prior to this, her acclaimed projects include:
OFF WORLDS: Released in 2020, this captivating exploration of the outskirts of American society garnered widespread acclaim, earning Louise the Portrait of Humanity 2021 prize and the German Photo Book Prize 20/21. Notably, it was selected as the winning photo book at the Belfast Photo Festival in 2021.
SOLE HARLEM: A comprehensive photo series capturing the essence of New York’s Harlem district, created during her stay in the United States from 2016 to 2017. This project received the German Photo Book Prize 18/19 and was featured in prestigious collections like “Portrait Of Humanity” by Magnum Photos and the British Journal Of Photography in 2019.
Louise’s work transcends boundaries, captivating audiences worldwide and earning her a place among the foremost innovators in contemporary visual arts.
AWARDS
2024 Portrait Hellerau Prize
2024 PALM Photo Prize
2024 Belfast Photobook Prize
2023 IWPA Award – International Women in Photo Award
2023 World Report Award
2023 Belfast Photofestival
2022 Lucie Foundation – The Portrait Project
2021 German Peace Award – Felix Schoeller
2021 German Photobook Award
2021 Portray Of Humanity
2021 Lucie Foundation LA
2021 Most Beautiful Photobooks Germany
2020 Lucie Foundation
2018/19 German Photobook Award
2019 Portray Of Humanity
2018/19 Lensculture Emerging Talent Award
2019 Fine Art Photography Award
2018 International Photography Grant
EXHIBITIONS
2024 Portrait Hellerau Photography Award, Dresden
2024 FishEye Gallery, Paris
2024 Belfast Photo Festival, Belfast
2024 Melkweg Expo, Amsterdam
2023 IWPA – International Women in Photo Award Tokyo
2023 Festival of Ethical Photography, Lodi Italy
2023 Magnum Gallery, Paris
2023 CRS Gallery, Berlin
2023 Berlin Bishkek Art Weeks, Berlin
2022, Dead End Gallery, Berlin
2021 Belfast Photo Festival
2019 House Of Lucie, LA
2019 Tokyo Metropolitan Library
2019 Cour de lárcheveché, Arles
2019 Photo Basel, Volkshaus
2019 Contemporary Art Ruhr
2018 Klompching Gallery, NY
2018/19 Forum für Fotografie, Cologne