Kölcsey Sára (1983) is an emerging, self-taught photographer from Hungary, Pécs. The birth of her fourth child in 2014 made her what it is today. As an artist, mother and a cancer survivor she works on several long-term projects with subjects closely related to her own life events and experiences. She strives to articulate women's unheard thoughts, their desire, fears and anxieties. Working within a documentary and conceptual framework by using metaphors and symbols, her artistic practice explores themes centred around womanhood, family bonds and trauma.
She was selected as a FUTURES talent in 2025.
AWARDS & EXHIBITS
Documentary Family Awards: Judges Choice Award 2021
1st place at the 38th Hungarian Press Photo Competition: Single Portray category
2nd place at the 37th Hungarian Press Photo Competition. "Every day life" series category.
1st place at the 42nd Hungarian Press Photo Competition. "Every day life" series category.
GROUP
37th Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition, Capa Center, Budapest (2019)
38th Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition, Capa Center, Budapest (2020)
Intim Torna, Ancora Art Kortárs Művészeti Galéria, Pécs (2022)
Risks and Side Effects, Ancora Art Kortárs Művészeti Galéria, Pécs (2024)
SOLO
2017 A gyermeklét elviselhetetlen könnyűsége, Zsolnay Center, Pécs
WORKSHOPS
2022 Re-writing the Personal Narrative, tutor: Diana Markosian
2022 Nikon-Noor Masterclass, Budapest, mentored by Tanja Habjouqa, Kadir van Lohuizen, Pep Bonet
2025 FUTURES: Learn with Magnum | Writing Seminar
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