Paul Graham

Paul Graham is a British photographer specializing in fine art and documentary photography. His body of work includes three comprehensive survey monographs and additional 17 publications.

Biography of Paul Graham

Paul Graham was born in 1956 in the United Kingdom. His exceptional contributions have earned him esteemed accolades, including the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize, the prestigious Hasselblad Award, the W. Eugene Smith Grant, a distinguished Guggenheim Fellowship, and the inaugural Paris Photo-Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Awards prize. This prize was bestowed upon his outstanding photographic book, recognized as the best of the last 15 years.

Graham's artistic creations have been showcased in prestigious venues, including the Italian Pavilion at the 49th Venice Biennale in 2001, the Fotomuseum Winterthur in Switzerland, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Notably, his work was featured in the influential Tate's "Cruel and Tender" exhibition showcasing 20th-century photography in 2003.

Currently, the artist lives and works in New York City, USA.

Color Photography Revolution

Paul Graham has made significant and pioneering contributions to the world of photography. His innovative approach, unique vision, and technical prowess have profoundly impacted the field.

In 1981, Graham achieved his initial acclaim with the completion of his seminal project titled "A1: The Great North Road." This series comprises vivid color photographs captured along the A1, the longest-numbered road in Great Britain. His pioneering use of color film during the early 1980s, a period when British photography predominantly centered around traditional black-and-white social documentaries, brought about a transformative impact on the genre.

In 2011, The Museum of Modern Art in New York City obtained the entire collection of prints from "The Great North Road."