Tom Hunter is a British photographer and artist who has been creating powerful and thought-provoking images for over two decades. Born in London in 1965, Hunter was inspired by the work of photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank. He studied photography at the London College of Printing, graduating in 1988.
Hunter's work often focuses on social issues, particularly those affecting his home city of London. His series 'The Way Home' (1995-1998) documented the lives of homeless people living in East London, while his 'Living In Hell' series (1999-2001) explored the lives of people living in some of the most deprived areas of the city. His work has been exhibited widely, including at Tate Britain and The National Portrait Gallery in London.
In addition to his photographic work, Hunter is also an accomplished painter and printmaker. He has created a number of large-scale public artworks for various institutions, including a mural for The National Gallery in London and a sculpture for The Victoria & Albert Museum. He has also written extensively about photography and art, with his book 'Photography: A Critical Introduction' being widely used as a textbook by students around the world.
Hunter continues to live and work in East London, where he is currently working on a new series exploring themes of identity and belonging. His work has been recognised with numerous awards, including an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society (2006) and an Honorary Doctorate from The University of East London (2008).