‘Golden Boy’

The Netherlands

Photographer KWABENA APPIAH-NTI

2022 Shortlist

Kwabena Appiah-Nti defines the overarching theme in his photography as ‘boyhood.’

With Golden Boy, he wants to improve the image of black youth by associating them with excellence, riches and true beauty.

“‘Golden Boy is a series about the contemporary black boy. Its name is partly derived from the way our skin glows in the sun.”

‘Golden Boy’

The Netherlands

Photographer KWABENA APPIAH-NTI

2022 Shortlist

'Rotting from Within'

Germany & United States of America

Artist ABDULHAMID KIRCHER

2023 Winner