Portrait nominee

Dylan Lombard is one of only fifteen people in the world with MDP syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Despite living with autism and walking difficulties, he shines as a remarkable dancer, sharing his passion through videos on social media. He is actively involved in the organization Changing Faces, which provides support to individuals who experience discrimination related to their appearance. Dylan has personal experience of this and often receives hurtful comments when he shares videos of himself dancing. Despite this, he continues tirelessly to stand up for who he is and to encourage others to be kind to one another.

AWARDS/GRANTS
Wendela Prize – Honorable mention — 2022
Minimalist Photography Awards – Honorable mention, portrait category — 2022
Minimalist Photography Awards – Honorable mention, photomanipulation category — 2022
Travel grant from the Swedish Authors' Fund — 2022
Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable mention — 2021
Three year working grant from the Swedish Authors' Fund — 2021
Grez-sur-Loing grant, Association of Swedish Professional Photographers — 2021
Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable mention — 2020
Sony World Photography Awards, Open Creative, shortlist — 2020
One year working grant from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee — 2020
SIDA-grant (Publicistklubben) — 2020
Travel grant from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee — 2019
Travel grant from Swedish Authors' Fund — 2018
Travel grant from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee — 2018
One year working grant from Swedish Authors' Fund — 2016
Winner of PP Pensions' Photo Contest — 2012
One year working grant from Swedish Authors' Fund — 2012
Association of Swedish Professional Photographers - Kavalla grant — 2012
Scanpix Photo Prize nominee for "The Invisible” — 2005

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Abecita Popkonst & Foto ”In a WoMAN´s world” Borås — 2022
Gallery Kontrast ”In a WoMAN´s world” Stockholm — 2021
Rikstolvan ”Fade to Black” Simrishamn