Ofir Berman is an Israeli documentary photographer known for her captivating work on social and cultural issues. She focuses on capturing the resilience and genuine spirit of individuals living on society's fringes.
In 2020, Berman began documenting Gazan refugees on the Greek island of Leros, which sparked her interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since then, she has predominantly worked in the Middle East, aiming to create a platform for dialogue and a fresh perspective on Palestinian-Israeli relations.
In 2021, she was nominated for the Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award and selected as one of Artpil's 30 under 30 women photographers. She participated in the Women Photograph Mentorship Program and received the Imago Lisboa Best Portfolio Award. In 2023, she was chosen for Eddie Adams Workshop XXXVI.
Her work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, The Guardian, Die Zeit, Der Spiegel, L'Obs, Republik, and more.
In 2020, Berman began documenting Gazan refugees on the Greek island of Leros, which sparked her interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since then, she has predominantly worked in the Middle East, aiming to create a platform for dialogue and a fresh perspective on Palestinian-Israeli relations.
In 2021, she was nominated for the Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award and selected as one of Artpil's 30 under 30 women photographers. She participated in the Women Photograph Mentorship Program and received the Imago Lisboa Best Portfolio Award. In 2023, she was chosen for Eddie Adams Workshop XXXVI.
Her work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, The Guardian, Die Zeit, Der Spiegel, L'Obs, Republik, and more.
Berman is a member of Women Photograph and The Journal Collective.
Currently based in Israel
ofirberman1@gmail.com
ofirberman1@gmail.com
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