The ‘GPE Future London Photograph Award 2023’ was created by the London property development company and Art Acumen to support emerging artists navigate the gap between graduating and establishing a long career. GPE recognised the support needed for young people when establishing themselves in the industry and forging a financially stable career. The awards program is an extension of GPE’s social impact strategy, which is centred around supporting and celebrating the London community
The winner of this inaugural award, Nico Froehlich was selected for his exceptional aesthetic, which champions and celebrates London’s diversity, community and inclusivity.
The winning photo series produced by Nico was in response to GPE’s brief to explore London’s communities and to capture how people use the spaces between the city’s buildings. The award panel felt that Nico’s submission intertwined the realms of documentary photography with a vibrant celebration of humanity.
Nico during his commission
a film by Dudley Nganjo
In addition to the commission and exhibition, the award recipient receives valuable opportunities for mentoring, workshops, ongoing critique and networking.
Winning the award puts a massive spring in my step! It encourages me even further to keep championing the value of community, diversity and an inclusive London that is cosmopolitan and welcoming. London is the city it is today because of the layers of immigration and building blocks of multiculturalism; I will never stop celebrating that.
