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John Kobal Photographic Portrait Award 2001

Claire Wheeldon - Winner of the 2001 award from 'Childhood Institutions' series

Claire Wheeldon
Winner of the 2001 award from 'Childhood Institutions' series

Past exhibition archive

12 September 2001 - 20 January 2002

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Sponsored by Hulton Archive in association with John Kobal Foundation, Metro Imaging, The British Journal of Photography and Getty Images.

An annual photographic portrait award, in memory of the celebrated film and photography archivist John Kobal. The competition produces startlingly original entries and encourages the innovative use of photographic materials and techniques.

 

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