The
Mentorship
The Mentorship is part of a programme of activities with the first IKEA Artist in Residence: Annie Leibovitz. Six aspiring photographers from around the world were given a unique assignment to capture images based on insights from the Life at Home Report.
They photographed home life as they saw it, producing a powerful portfolio of art. Their work appeared alongside Annie Leibovitz’s at a special event during Paris Fashion Week in February 2024.
Follow their journey, read their stories, and experience their photography.
Elena Kalinichenko, 25
With a camera at-the-ready in her backpack, Elena is an adventurer who loves to find inspiration in the small things that often go unnoticed. She also is a lover of traditional art forms such as fine art, literature, and movies.
Zélie Hallosserie, 20
Zélie recently swapped biology studies for photography with the goal of becoming a documentary photographer. She now enjoys creating spaces for herself to reflect on the world with a slow, sensitive approach to the subjects.
Ka’Vozia Glynn, 22
From an early age, Ka’Vozia had a passion for creative arts and crafts. What was then a strong attraction to any “cool-looking art” soon progressed to an obsession for telling visual stories that featured vibrant colours, dynamic lighting and framing.
Praise Hassan, 23
A graphic designer by day and an artist by night, Praise is a multi-disciplinary artist who works across conceptual photography, poetry, music and graphic design.
Toma Hurduc, 22
Having recently graduated with a degree in cinematography, Toma hopes to pursue a career in photojournalism. He aims to focus his work on people, their surroundings and how the two are indispensable to each other.
Trâm Nguyen Quang, 23
Trâm is a cognitive neuroscience student. Her ambition is to combine her research with analogue photography. And it’s through that medium she feels most comfortable expressing her feelings of nostalgia.