ABOUT ME
Jana Rajcova, M.A., is a professional documentary photographer who specializes in capturing social and environmental stories. She holds a Masters degree in Documentary Photography and Photojournalism from the University of Westminster in London, UK, and currently resides in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Jana's photography is driven by a humanistic approach, where she believes that every photograph should convey a meaningful message. Her personal work focuses on a range of themes including humanity, religion, and the environment. She actively seeks to engage with her subjects, fostering a dialogue that encourages fresh perspectives and stimulates critical thinking in the viewer.
In addition to her photography, Jana also contributes to the field through her writing. Her interviews and essays can be found in several media outlets, including FOTO, FOTOnoviny, Dokumentmagazin.sk, and FOTOma.sk.
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EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS
AWARDS:
Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2023 - German Peace Prize for Photography, Shortlisted
Annual Photography Awards 2022 - People: Documentary category, Honorable Mention
EXHIBITIONS:
2025 Exodus.Report - Gallery on the Western Terrace of Bratislava Castle, Bratislava, Slovakia
2024 - 2025 Exodus.Report - National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
2024 Exodus.Report - Galéria Ľudovíta Hlaváča, UCM Trnava, SLOVAKIA
2024 SANDOKAN - Central European House of Photography, Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
2024 INSIDE - Central European House of Photography, Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
2023 ROK DOKUMENTU II - Galéria Svätoplukova, Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
2023 INSIDE - Galéria M. A. Bazovskeho, Trenčín, SLOVAKIA
2022 Exodus.Report - Festival [fjúžn], Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
2022 Exodus.Report - Art of Slovakia Festival, Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
2020 - 2021 #ICPConcerned GLOBAL IMAGES FOR GLOBAL CRISIS - International Center of Photography, New York, USA
2016 IN THE WINDS' WAKES - Port Talbot, UNITED KINGDOM
2016 ALTERED STATES - Ambika P3 Gallery, London, UNITED KINGDOM