Laura Liverani is a documentary photographer and university lecturer based between Tokyo and Italy. She holds an MA in Arts and Media at the University of Bologna and in Photographic Studies at the University of Westminster, London. Laura works internationally on independent projects and a variety of commissions, ranging from editorial to commercial assignments. Her work is featured in magazines, books, catalogues and exhibitions worldwide. She is represented by Prospekt Photographers
selected publications
The Guardian, Marie Claire, D Repubblica, Benetton Clothes for Humans, Washington Post, New Scientist, Hong Kong Standard Weekend, Japan Times, South East Asia Globe, Grazia
selected solo exhibitions
2018 Ainu Neno An Ainu, duo exhibition with Neo Sora, G/P Gallery Tokyo - 2017 Ainu Neno An Ainu, Istituto Italiano di Cultura Tokyo - 2013 Neon Dreams | Tokyo Untitled, Interzone Galleria Studio, Roma - 2013 Ainu, II Ciclo Cultural de Japon (Japan Cultural Week), Centro Cultural de Abastos, Valencia, Spain - 2006 High Density for the Year of Italy in China, presented by the Consulate General of Italy, The Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, Hong Kong - 2005 Towers, MiCamera Bookstore and Gallery, Milano - 2004; Vertical Villages, Modo Infoshop, Bologna
group exhibitions and festivals
2016 Festival of Ethical Photography Lodi, Italy - 2014 Singapore International Photography Festival, with the support of Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Singapore; 2014 -Tokyo Untitled, screened at Mixtur Festival and presented at Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Barcelona, Spain - 2013 Open Show, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography - 2012 Midair, Artists in Residence showcase, Middlesex University, London
residencies and awards
2016 Artist in Residence at Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio Japan - 2015 Premio Voglino Award for Best Portfolio, Italy - 2015 Finalist, Kuala Lumpur Photo Awards - 2013 - Finalist, Kuala Lumpur Photo Awards - 2011-2012 Artist in Residence at Middlesex University, London - 2008 - Artist residency at K2 Culture and Information Centre in Karosta, Liepaja, Latvia - 2002 Portfolio Award, Festival Foto Si Fest Savignano, Italy
selected commissions
2018 The Passenger Giappone, Iperborea - 2016 Zentai for Benetton Clothes for Humans- 2013 Reclaim the Mural, Whitechapel Gallery, London - 2007 One Night in Beijing, Immersion Guides, China
teaching and workshops
2004-2018 Lecturer in Photography, ISIA Istituto Superiore Industrie Artistiche, Italy - 2015-2018 Visiting lecturer, National College of Art and Design, Dublin - 2014 Guest lecturer, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal - 2013 Guest lecturer, National Academy of Art, Sofia - 2011 Guest lecturer, Photography, Moholy Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest