Fnb Art Fair 2023 Winner

2023 FNB ART PRIZE WINNER 🏆

Johannesburg - Katlehong-born documentary photographer Lindokuhle Sobekwa has won the FNB Joburg Art Prize for his contemplative and stimulating documentary photography work soaked in materialism and subtle geographical and temporal distances.

Sobekwa was announced as the winner of the 16th edition of the art prize during an event held at 19 Dartfield Road in Kramerville.

By winning this prestigious art prize, Sobekwa etched his name as the 16th winner of the prize, behind previous laureates such as Lady Skollie, Nelisiwe Xaba, Dada Khanyisa, and Bronwyn Katz.

FNB chief marketing officer Faye Mfikwe congratulated Sobekwa for his achievements, saying: “This prize was created to recognise talent and innovation in the arts. As a result, we are delighted to see artists pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking through creative expression. As a brand and trusted partner, we remain committed to supporting and growing the creative economy on the African continent.”

Born in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, Sobekwa is from a generation of South African photographers born after the first democratic elections of 1994. Through his participation in the Of Soul and Joy photography education programme in Thokoza during 2012, he realised that the medium of photography would be essential in telling stories that interest and concern him.

FNB Art Joburg’s managing director, Mandla Sibeko, said Sobekwa fits the calibre of previous winners. - THE STAR