Benedikt Renč is a Slovenian photographer and visual artist based in Ljubljana. He is best known for his unique approach to photography, which combines traditional techniques with modern digital technology.
Renč was born in Ljubljana in 1983 and began his career as a photographer at the age of 18. He studied photography at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana, where he graduated with honors in 2008. After graduation, he worked as a freelance photographer for various magazines and newspapers, as well as for advertising campaigns.
In 2010, Renč began to focus on his own artistic projects, which often explore themes of identity and memory. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Tate Modern in London. He has also been featured in numerous publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Vogue Italia, and The Guardian.
Renč’s work has been recognized with several awards including the Grand Prix Award from the International Photography Awards (IPA) in 2011 and the Best Photography Book Award from PhotoEspaña in 2012. In 2013 he was awarded a fellowship from the Ministry of Culture of Slovenia for his project “The Memory of Water” which explored water pollution issues around Europe.
Renč continues to explore new ways to express himself through photography while pushing boundaries between art and documentary photography. His work is held in private collections around the world and continues to be exhibited internationally.