Franky Verdickt is a Belgian photographer, born in 1971. known for his conceptual documentary photography, in which he often examines the relationship between man, nature and society. Verdickt obtained his master's degree in photography from the Sint-Lukas Institute in Brussels in 2007.
His work is characterized by a critical view of the way in which people shape their environment and how ideologies and utopias influence the landscape. Verdickt combines reality with a subtle irony, which makes his images not only appear documentary, but also poetic and philosophical.
One of his best-known projects is The South Street Village, a series that has received worldwide recognition. His work has been awarded the LensCulture Exposure Award, among others, and he was nominated for the Moscow International Foto Award (MIFA). In 2015, he published his book Nobody Likes To Be Hindered By Worldly Troubles, in which he examines people's search for harmony and perfection within their living environment.
Verdickt’s photos have appeared in renowned media such as Knack, NRC Handelsblad, De Volkskrant, Die Zeit and Libération. He has also exhibited his work in various countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France.
In addition to his autonomous projects, Verdickt works as a freelance photographer for various clients. His work continues to seek a balance between journalistic reportage and artistic interpretation, which gives him a unique place in contemporary photography.