Zuza Krajewska

Zuza Krajewska is a Polish photographer and visual artist based in Warsaw. She is best known for her documentary-style photography, which often focuses on social issues and the human condition.

Krajewska began her career as a photographer in 2009, when she was just 19 years old. She studied at the Academy of Photography in Warsaw, where she developed her unique style of documentary photography. After graduating, she began to work as a freelance photographer and has since had her work featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, and National Geographic.

Krajewska has also been recognized for her work with several awards, including the World Press Photo Award in 2015 for her series “The Unseen” which focused on the lives of people living with disabilities in Poland. In 2017 she was awarded the Grand Prix at the International Festival of Photography in Lodz for her series “The Other Side” which explored life on both sides of the Polish-Ukrainian border.

Krajewska’s work has been exhibited around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and at galleries throughout Europe. Her photographs have also been featured in several books, including “The Unseen: Documentary Photography from Poland” (2015) and “The Other Side: Documentary Photography from Poland and Ukraine” (2017).

Krajewska continues to explore social issues through her photography and is currently working on a new project about migration and displacement.