Lukas Kroulik Nominated for the Prix Pictet Award 2025

Honoured and beyond excited to share this Award Nomination with the world.

Nominated for Prix Pictet Award 2025 - the world’s leading prize for photography and sustainability.

Message from Michael Benson, Director.

Award nominated work Left Behind by Lukas Kroulik.

Since 2008, the Prix Pictet has hosted over 150 exhibitions in more than 26 countries which have been attended by just over 1 million visitors. The exhibition will be accompanied by a book published by Hatje Cantz featuring the work of the shortlisted artists together with a selection of work by photographers nominated for the award.

Lukas Kroulik was nominated for the Storm cycle.

The shortlist for the Storm cycle will be announced at Rencontres d'Arles in July this year. The work of each of the twelve shortlisted artists will be presented at our awards exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum in September. The announcement of the winner will be made at the gala opening of the exhibition on the 25 September 2025. Following the V&A, the exhibition of work by the shortlisted artists will tour internationally.

International exhibitions

Blurred Lines Between Reality and Imagination

Gardens and Art

Isle of Skye, Scotland, January 2025

Lukas Kroulik is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blurs the lines between reality and imagination through meticulously crafted installations of toy or decoy animals made from recycled materials. By placing these animals strategically within natural environments, he creates strikingly realistic encounters that invite viewers to pause and take a closer look.

Capturing these installations through photography, Lukas highlights the interplay between artificiality and nature, fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder.

His work evolves with the seasons, presenting a dynamic exploration of coexistence while subtly urging reflection on humanity’s relationship with the natural world.

Fox by Lukas Kroulik, Isle of Skye 2025.

Black Bird by Lukas Kroulik, Isle of Skye, 2025.

These art installations were inspired by works by Mike Kelley, Petr Nikl and V&A Academy the Gardens and Art course.

Curated by Lukas Kroulik - The Art of Observation, Embassy of the Czech Republic in London

4th November 2024

Dear Michal Strouhal and Michal Žižlavský,

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and support in making the Letters from England and the Art of Observation exhibition possible. This unique experience could not have come together without your commitment and vision, and I am truly grateful.

I would also like to extend my warmest thanks to Her Excellency the Ambassador and the entire Czech Embassy team for their invaluable support. It was such a pleasure to meet and collaborate with Diplomat Milan Jakobec, whose insights and enthusiasm added so much to the event.

Lady Sophie Scruton and Lukas Kroulik, Embassy of the Czech Republic in London. Sir Roger Scruton wrote the Foreword to Karel Čapeks's book Letters from England firstly published in Czechoslovakia in 1924.

Dominic Houlder, Lukas Kroulik, Kate Coe, Prof Nigel Nicolson, Brenda Squire, The Deputy Ambassador Michal Strouhal and Glen Peters (L-R), Embassy of the Czech Republic in London.

Presenting my photographic essay alongside the exquisite crystal glass vases designed by Jim Rokos, crafted in Eastern Bohemia, was a thrilling experience. The beautiful and thoughtful introduction provided by the Deputy Ambassador Michal Strouhal made a powerful impact, welcoming esteemed guests from the Royal Academy of Arts, Chelsea Arts Club, London Business School, London College of Fashion, and Regent's University. I hope my work demonstrated how Czech creativity can continue to inspire and captivate British audiences.

Lukas Kroulik and Michal Strouhal

Lukas Kroulik and Michal Strouhal

Chelsea Arts Club representative

Jim Rokos' Crystal Vase made in Bohemia

Jim Rokos' Crystal Vase made in Bohemia

Jim Rokos' Crystal Vase made in Bohemia

Royal Academy of Arts representative

London College of Fashion representative

Regent's University representatives

Max A Hatter, Veronica Art Curator, Jessica Design Disibility (L-R) with Lukas and his friends, Embassy of the Czech Republic in London

It was a joy to display my work on the "concrete wave", to introduce guests to the remarkable Czech artist Zuzana Dvorská Šípová, and to share Milan Jakobec’s story about the Czech Garden and the sculpture by Václav Vokolek. Through these elements, I felt we connected Czech artists with British artists, art lovers, and collectors, creating a bridge between our creative communities.

Thank you once again for making this all possible. I look forward to future opportunities to celebrate and showcase the vibrant spirit of Czech artistry.

Lukas Kroulik in front of the Czech Garden and the sculpture by Václav Vokolek.

Letters from England and the Art of Observation exhibition video.