Talent of the Year 2020 - NOMINEE: Ole Witt

Science fiction or essential part of our future? In 2050 there will be 50 billion people. Agriculture, as it exists today, will reach its limits. In order to cover the growing demand for food, many companies are researching technological ways to develop alternative food sources. In recent months I have photographed various companies that are working on this topic. I have been to algae farms, insect laboratories, aquaponic farms and to different food incubators and start-ups. The project aims to visually connect technology and nutrition and shows scenarios of how our food can change with the help of science. In the coming months, further scientific fields will be added to the project. Soylent Food, Robotic Chefs and Clean Meat, are potential subjects. Especially In-Vitro Meat, the synthetically produced meat that does not require slaughter, will be an important aspect of the work. I have already researched European companies that are experimenting in these fields. With the international Photography Grant I could pay the necessary travel expenses and finalize the project.

About author:
Ole Witt realizes documentary long-term projects and works as a freelance photographer in Berlin. Since 2014 he studies photojournalism and documentary photography at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Hanover. In 2017 he continues his studies at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, India.
His work has been published in magazines like Stern, Spiegel, FAZ or Cicero and has been exhibited at several international festivals. Ole Witt is among the finalists of different photography awards. With his work „Help Desk – Random Acts of Administration“ he wins the Kolga Newcomer Award in 2018.

Since 2019, in addition to his work as a photographer, he works as a freelance photo editor. Ole Witt is represented by INSTITUTE.