Photomanipulation 2nd place winner

In 2011, Fukushima became synonymous with one of the most devastating nuclear disasters in history.
Beyond the immediate catastrophe, the long-term impact on the environment, infrastructure, and the lives of local residents has been profound.
While many reports have emerged since then, my aim is to capture not just the changing landscape of Fukushima, but also the undying spirit of its people who have shown remarkable resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges.
This Project contains of Compositions of photographs wich have been taken over the course of almost 10 years. Always revisiting the same location, aiming to take the exact same picture.

Benjamin Kis (b. 1986, Munich, Germany; based in Munich) is a photographic artist whose practice is rooted in documentary and portraiture. Working predominantly with long-term documentary projects, he is best known for his objective explorations of temporal transformations, utilizing the camera’s lens as a means to methodically observe subtle and overt shifts in subjects and their surroundings.
Kis’s artistic inquiry centers on the gradual evolution of the people and places he documents, foregrounding the passage of time as a critical element of his work. This thematic approach is exemplified in his ongoing series, Fukushima(then)Now_After (2015–2024), wherein the artist has repeatedly returned to specific radiated zones in Fukushima, meticulously recreating identical photographic angles and vantage points to chronicle change and continuity. Through this sustained engagement, Kis interrogates concepts of memory, resilience, and the imprint of history on both human lives and the environment.
Benjamin’s photographs have been exhibited internationally, including notable presentations in 2024 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, the Biennial of Creativity in Ferrara, the Triest Photo Days in Italy, the Bienal de Arte at the European Museum of Modern Art in
Barcelona, and the LA Art Show in Los Angeles.