09/05/2026
Jan Saudek received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Photography as part of the Personality of Czech Photography awards — and deservedly so. One of the most distinctive figures in both Czech and international photography, he has been shaping the visual language of staged photography for decades. His unmistakable style, balancing between art, eroticism, and kitsch, has been provoking and inspiring audiences since the 1960s. In 2025, he celebrated his 90th birthday, and his influence on photography remains undeniable.
The award was beautifully complemented by an exhibition dedicated to his 90th birthday in our gallery, presenting a cross-section of his iconic works and reminding visitors why his photography continues to resonate across generations.
He was nominated for the award by Blanka Chocholová, Jaroslav Kučera, and Jan Pohribný. The award was accepted on his behalf by his wife, Pavlína Saudková.