Jan Khur

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CURRICULUM VITAE
BcA. Jan Khür / 24. 2. 1989 (Czech Republic)
Sørligata 8D, 0577, Oslo, Norway
+47 98642904
jankhur@gmail.com
www.jankhur.com
BIO:
Originally from the Czech Republic, based in Oslo, Norway since 2010.
Primarily focusing on portrait work, a personal diary project, and architecture, I am drawn to capturing
quiet moments—ordinary scenes where subtle changes unfold, whether over an extended period or an
instance. I use analogue cameras, as I believe they provide a tangible time stamp to my projects.
In my artistic pursuits, I prioritize the creation of physical objects over traditional gallery exhibitions, opting
for book publishing. Collaborative efforts are integral to my practice, frequently partnering with Julie
Hrncirova for joint exhibitions. One ongoing project, “Notes,” serves as a perpetual and evolving diary,
continuously built and reorganized.
Working with my archive, I enjoy crafting new narratives from visual fragments, tangling stories to create
fresh meanings. Currently, my focus is on creating a new book featuring collected photographs from
ordinary daily life—a documentation of the ever-flowing time around me, offering an intimate window
into my experiences.
On the side of my own photographic practice I have started Norwegian Photogrpahy Now platform that
aims to represent Norwegian photographers, both local and abroad, as well as international photographers
based in Norway on a long-term basis.
This unique online space helps to connect the photographers together with institutions, publishers, editors,
and bloggers and bring discourse to the public about contemporary Norwegian photography. We bring
to light emerging talents, students and enthusiasts together with well-established names and aim for both
local and global reach.In addition, we want to provide updates on current trends in photo book publishing,
photography exhibitions held in Norway, photographic workshops, and public and virtual lectures. Our
goals are to make digital pictures tangible in forms such as photography exhibitions in online & real space,
video workshops, streamed interviews and lectures, limited print editions, and book publishing. We want
these to be easily accessible to photographers, enthusiasts, students and anyone interested in exploring and
learning about the medium of photography.
Norwegian Photography Now also currated Oslo Fotobok Festival in 2022.
EDUCATION:
University Of Thomas Bata in Zlin:
9 / 2009 » 6 / 2012 — Bachelor of Arts – Photography
9 / 2012 » 1 / 2016 — Master of Arts – Photography
Volda University College, Norway / erasmus
8 / 2010 » 6/ 2011 Volda University College, Norway / Erasmus
Photo and Media, Editorial Design, Visual Communication, Illustration, Journalism
Arts and Crafts School Sv. Anežky České in Český Krumlov
8 / 2005 » 6/ 2009— Photography and Media
ISI Yogyakarta – Indonesia
8 / 2014 » 8/ 2015— Photography
WORK:
Fotograf Gallery & Fotograf Magazine (CZ)
1 / 2013 » 6 / 2013 – Assistant of Curator, Technician, PR, Photo
Galleri 12 (CZ)
8 / 2009 » 9 / 2011 – Photographer, Assistant
Photographer freelance
2012 » now
PROJECTS:
Oslo Fotobok Festival 2022
2022 » curator of the festival
Notes – selfpubslihed photobook
2020 – France, Arles
Pseudonym Publishing / photobook
2019 » Interlogue – colaboration with Ragnhild Bøhler (text)
Temelin Press Publishing
2018 » riso book & poster in collabaration w / Julie Hrncirova
Norwegian Photogaphy Now
2014 » now – online platform for promoting Norwegian photography
EXHIBITIONS:
Solo Exhibitions:
Imagine Being There Right Now
2012 — TOAST Gallery, Zlin (CZ)
Group Exhibitions:
Oslo Negative – DEMO – photo festival in Oslo as part of Bjørka group show
2023 – Oslo Negative (NO)
Rampen – photo exhibition duo with Julie Hrncirova
2021 — Rampen, Oslo (NO)
Vinslottet – photo exhibition duo with Julie Hrncirova
2021 — Vinslottet, Oslo (NO)
Group Hug n.3
2019 — Low Standarts, Oslo (NO)
Disco – duo exhibition with Marthe Bleu
2017 — CYAN Gallery, Oslo (NO)
KRYSS TVERS
2017 — Skippergata, Oslo (NO)
Shuffeling Pixels
2013 — Photogether Gallery, Zlin (CZ)
Shuffeling Pixels
2013 — Studio Huddle, Toronto (CA)
TRANSGENDER ME
2013 — NTK Gallery, Prague (CZ)
XRXR: Photocopy Philadelphia
2013 — Napoleon Gallery, Philadephia (USA)
Czeggs
2013 — Frameless Gallery, London (UK)
UTB Graduation Show BcA.
2012 — Factory Gallery, Zlin (CZ)
FEATURES:
IGNANT – Interview
April, 2022 — feature – An award-winning magazine exploring contemporary
aesthetics
from a different perspective.Based in Berlin
WÜL Magazine – Interview
March, 2021 — interview – WÜL MAGAZINE is a Contemporary Photography
publication designed to present an independent community of artists.
Booooooom – Feature
April, 2021 — feature – Booooooom was launched in 2008 in Vancouver. It is
Canada’s highest traffic art platform, and one of the largest on the Internet.
MEMBERSHIPS:
Connected Archives – We are an international collective of like-minded photographers.
Working within the realms of portrait, documentary, fashion, and
fine-art photography, our pictures live on the pages of renowned newspapers and
magazines.
2023 —worldwide
BJØRKA – Foundation for camare based artist
2021 — Oslo (NO)
Forbundet Frie Fotografer (FFF) – The Norwegian Association for Fine Art
Photographers
2019 — Oslo (NO)
PRICES:
Palm Photo Prize
2022 – shortlisted