Franziska Nagelova
Franziska Nagelová (b. 1993) is a Czech/German photographer based in Porto, Portugal. Working primarily with analog film alongside experimental and eco-friendly processes such as caffenol, cyanotype, and lumen printing, she explores the dialogue between humans and the natural world. Her work captures fleeting impressions of impermanence, memory, and transformation, inviting viewers to reconnect with body, soul, and environment. Her images are for those who value authenticity, material presence, and a deep connection to nature. Inspired by these themes, Franziska’s practice bridges photography and ecology, offering collectors vibrant, tactile works that spark reflection and dialogue.
By Frantz Landrieu 2024
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Education:
2010-2015 – Studio Lávka, Brno, CZ
2012 – Diploma “Media for the Life” (Nr. of the Certificate: CZ.1.07./4.1.00/06.0011) - Brno, CZ
2019 – Master in Translation of German Language at Masaryk University, Brno, CZ
2021 – Mediadesign at LIK Akademie for Foto und Design - Wien, AT
2022 – Laudius Akademie - Digitale Fotografie, AT
2024 – StrudelMediaLive Grantee
Exhibitions:
2017 – exhibition of ‘Hong Kong’ - Brno, CZ
2018 – exhibition of ‘The Sunsets of Emotions’ - Brno, CZ
2022 – part of the slideshow exhibition 'Rethinking Nature' at FOTO Wien, AT
2022 – exhibition of 'Collages of a mind' - Café Nest, Wien, AT
2023 – group exhibition of 'Juxtapose' - REDAH Gallery, Berlin, DE
2023 – exhibition of 'Italy on film' - Wien, AT
2023 – exhibition of 'Triggers' - Wien, AT
2023 – group exhibition of ‚Steinhofgründe‘ at Enchanted Garden Festival - Wien, AT
2023 – group exhibition at rûm Gallery, Graz, AT
2023 – group exhibition of ‚Pionier:innen‘ at WAK - Wien, AT
2024 – group exhibition Gallery Calabro - Zürich, CH
2024 – group exhibition 3rd Festival de Fotografia Analógica- ADAO, PT
2024 – group exhibition Emerging Artists at Rotlicht Festival 2024 -Wien, AT
2025 – group exhibition DISPAR: Alternative Photo - Porto, PT
2025 – Solo exhibition Obskurní jeskyně/Obscure Cave with Karolína Burešová - Retz, AT
Prizes:
2022 – winner of the contest Eye mama project
2025 – Fresh Eyes International Talents 2025 (GUP Magazine)
2025 – 2nd Prize SUGi x NAVA Photography Contest (Urban Wildlife)
Teaching Experience:
2023 – Sustainable Lumenprint Workshop hosted by Okna, PT
2024 – Caffenol Workshop hosted by Casa da Horta and AllmoSpace, PT
2024 – Sustainable Caffenol Workshop 2024 at Enchanted Garden Festival - Nationalpark Gesäuse, AT
2024 – Alternative Photographic Course 2024 - Porto, PT
(Sustainable Chemistry, Cyanotype, Watergrams)
2025 – Cyanotype Photozine Workshop - Porto, PT
Curating:
2025 – DISPAR: Alternative Photo, Allmo Gallery, PT
Artist in Residency:
2023 – 'How to get lost', Artoll Kunstlabor, Bedburg-Hau,DE
2023 – Culture Moves Europe Grant at OKNa, Porto, PT
Featured in publications:
2021 – online group exhibition 'Vacation' at Magazine F-Stop Issue #108 August
2022 – XXX, Discarded Magazine, OmFF
2023 – Eye Mama Project: Poetic Truths of Home and Motherhood
2023 – Sola Journal’s second zine: ‘and still I rise’
2023 – Fisheyelemag n°61 “Trouble”
Caffenol Workshop led by Franziska, hosted by Casa da Horta 19.05.2024