Sohrab Hura Awarded Eye Art & Film Prize 2025 at Eye Filmmuseum Amsterdam
Indian artist Sohrab Hura has been named the recipient of the Eye Art & Film Prize for 2025, an honor presented by the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam. Hura is the eleventh artist to receive this recognition, awarded for his compelling visual interpretations of contemporary life's surreal aspects.
Recognizing Innovative Storytelling in Film and Art
The international jury commended Hura's ability to seamlessly blend photography, film, and painting. His diverse work explores themes ranging from social inequality, violence, and religion to personal family life and the distortions created by digital imagery. This multidisciplinary approach allows him to create a rich, interconnected body of work that resonates globally.
As part of the award, Hura will receive €30,000 and a dedicated presentation at Eye Filmmuseum. The prize, supported by Ammodo, aims to enable the artist to develop new creative projects, furthering his unique vision.
A Glimpse into Sohrab Hura's Vision
Hura's artistic output frequently combines intimate personal narratives with incisive societal commentary. Projects include vulnerable accounts of his mother's illness and stark depictions of violence and misinformation. He has also chronicled tensions within Indian society, such as his poetic photo reportage on Kashmir.
His oeuvre is described by the artist himself as a tree with branches reaching upwards, while its roots connect with an extensive underground network of other works. This analogy highlights the interconnectedness of his films, books, photographs, drawings, and paintings.
The Eye Art & Film Prize: Supporting New Directions
Since its inception in 2015, the Eye Art & Film Prize has annually honored artists or filmmakers who demonstrate exceptional work at the intersection of visual art and film, pushing the boundaries of these mediums. The award specifically provides financial support for the creation of new artistic endeavors.
Previous recipients include renowned names such as Hito Steyerl, Francis Alÿs, and Garrett Bradley. Visitors interested in the prize's legacy can currently experience the work of 2023 winner Garrett Bradley, whose major exhibition is on view at Eye Filmmuseum from June 14 to September 7, 2025.
Sohrab Hura, born in 1981, is based in New Delhi, India. He began his photographic journey to process personal experiences, evolving into a multifaceted artist working across film, photography, drawing, sound, and text. His works are often explorations of a changing world and his place within it, with notable pieces addressing family dynamics and societal power structures. His art has been showcased internationally, including at MoMA PS1 in New York and Huis Marseille in Amsterdam. He is also a member of Magnum Photos.
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