Natan Dvir is a photographer who focuses on the human aspects of cultural, social and political issues. He received his MBA from Tel Aviv University and his MFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts (NY), after which he became an adjunct faculty member at the International Center of Photography (ICP). Based in New York City he photographs around the world represented by Polaris Images photo agency and Anastasia Photo gallery.
Natan's main projects were exhibited in many solo and group exhibitions in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, and Israel. His work has been published by leading international magazines including The New York Times, Newsweek, Der Spiegel, and Le Monde among others. His work has received recognition wining prizes around the world including the Picture of the Year (POYi), PDN Photo Annual, American Photography, International Photography Award (IPA), Critical Mass top 50, and the Picture of the Year Award in the Israeli press.
Israeli photographer Natan Dvir is “fascinated and sometimes frightened by the extreme situations people reach in the pursuit and defense of their beliefs. Regardless of specific religious or political affinities, belief can provide a sense of community, belonging, safety, and understanding, yet might also provoke hatred, separation and aggression.”
