Natan with his neighbour
Natan (left) with his neighbour (right). Natan, 8-year-old school student and sapeur for 3 years, in Kinshasa. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 23 May 2019.
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Biography
Tariq Zaidi is a photographer whose work explores inequality, identity, and marginalised communities worldwide. Since 2014, he has produced internationally recognised bodies of work in politically and socially complex regions, defined by visual intensity, emotional depth, and rare access. His work has been exhibited globally and published by The Guardian, The New York Times, BBC, National Geographic, The Washington Post, Newsweek, and CNN. He is the author of three award-winning books: Sapeurs: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Congo, Sin Salida (No Way Out), and North Korea: The People’s Paradise.
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Awards
Tariq has received over 80 international photography awards, with his work recognised by leading competitions worldwide. He has received eleven honours from Pictures of the Year International (POYi), including awards in the Premier Categories of "Photographer of the Year International", "Photography Book of the Year (twice)" and the "World Understanding Award". Other distinctions include the Sony World Photography Awards, Lucie Photo Book Prize (three times), Best of Photojournalism NPPA, PDN Photo Annual, AI-AP, Siena International Photo Awards, Prix de la Photographie Paris, International Photography Awards (IPA), UNICEF Photo of the Year Award and the Amnesty International Media Awards.
