Paul Graham Wins Deutsche Börse Photography Prize

Paul Graham has won the 2009 Deutsche Börse Photography Prize for a shimmer of possibility (steidlMACK), his 12-part book inspired by Chekhov‘s short stories. Presented annually by The Photographers’ Gallery and sponsored by Deutsche Börse group, the prize recognizes a living photographer who has made the most significant contribution (through an exhibition or publication) to photography in Europe over the past year. Dazed & Confused co-founder Jefferson Hack presented Graham with the £30,000 (approximately $43,000) prize at a ceremony yesterday evening in London.