Biography
Joshua Hart is an aspiring photographer based in Leeds, UK. His projects are created with the intention to invite the audience to study their surroundings, whether it be the outer space, an urban environment, a riverside, a dark forest, open fields or people’s micro cosmos, such as their private homes. Hart is exploring the world with positivity, resilience and optimism and appreciates the present moment via documentarist, conceptual and architectural photographic genres.
Respect, grace and giving back to the community are some of his personal pillars. Brutalist architecture, the galaxy, contemporary jazz, house and neo soul music as well as his family’s history and togetherness have all significantly inspired Joshua so far. Some of Hart’s work was influenced by new topographists, particularly Lewis Baltz and contemporary photographers, such as Andreas Gursky and Dan Holdsworth .Other inspirations stem from the honest, raw and grim works of film directors, like Danny Boyle or Guy Ritchie but Christopher Nolan’s and Wes Anderson’s imaginary worlds also fascinate Joshua, just like Kubrick’s scientific and dark interpretations.
Through his lenses, Joshua has not only been exploring English industrial cities of Liverpool and Leeds but also embarked on journeys to Europe too where he was determined to capture the eclectic and exciting atmosphere of Budapest. These images are clean, straightforward, carrying a sense of integrity and self-awareness with a touch of quirk.
Multiculturalism, diversity, inclusion, and longevity are some of the main drivers for Joshua whose openness, creativity, technical skill-set and professionalism ensure high quality and unique photography. His work is an open conversation where spectators’ reflections and responses are encouraged.
Words By Andrea Siegel
Education
BA (Hons) Photography - Leeds Arts University (2018-2021)
Exhibitions
ILLUMINATE: Architecture & Light (Group Exhibition) - The Modernist, Manchester (2024)
ILLUMINATE: Architecture & Light (Group Exhibition) - Ginger Works, Leeds (2023)
Cubitts x Leeds Modernist - Cubitts Leeds (2021)
In These Four Walls - Leeds Arts University End of Year Exhibition (2021)
‘Sweet Dreams Are Made of This’ (Group Exhibition) - Village Books & LensThink, Leeds (2020)
Features
Cubbits x Leeds Modernist (2021)
Grain Projects - Student Spotlight (2021)
Leeds Modernist - Instagram Takeover (2021)
Currently based in Leeds, West Yorkshire (UK)
