Mishka Henner is a notable contributor leading the pack of contemporary artists reshaping the role of photography in the digital era. He perceives the capturing of imagery through an incessant array of automated and manual cameras as a cohesive depiction of the world, with boundless intricacy available to all with online access. A significant portion of his craft navigates this expansive digital landscape, honing in on critical themes of cultural and geo-political significance. His creative process often entails thorough investigative research coupled with the intricate construction of visuals crafted from materials procured online.
Born in 1976 in Brussels, Belgium, Henner relocated to the United Kingdom in 1984. He holds a Master’s degree from Goldsmiths College in London and in 2013, was bestowed with the Infinity Award for Art by the International Center of Photography. He was a finalist for the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize that same year, and in 2014, made the shortlist for the Prix Pictet for his expansive works centering on landscapes shaped by the beef and oil industries in America. Henner’s pieces were featured in the group exhibit New Photography at the renowned Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2015. A prominent solo showcase, Counter Intelligence at Orebro Konsthall in Sweden, showcased his works from various series in the spring of 2017.
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