The award also includes a medium format Hasselblad camera from the Gothenburg-based camera company Hasselblad.Īn award ceremony will take place on Oct. The award includes a monetary prize of SEK 2,000,000 (about $188,000) and gold medal. It was presented for the first time in 1980 to Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson. The Hasselblad Award is an international photography prize that is granted annually to a photographer recognized for major achievements. On behalf of Syracuse University, I extend my deepest congratulations on this once-in-a-lifetime achievement.” Her contributions to the world of art, and on communities and our broader society are extraordinary. “She has a way of challenging cultural norms and shedding light on injustices that push us to question our own perspectives and beliefs. “Syracuse University is proud to have Carrie Mae Weems, one of the most prolific, influential and intriguing artists of our time, as a member of our community,” says Chancellor Kent Syverud. Carrie Mae Weems © Rolex/Audoin Desforges
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