Biography
Born in Kigali, Jacques Nkinzingabo still lives and works in Rwanda’s Capital. Nkinzingabo is aself-taught photographer and visual storyteller specializing in Documentary Photography.
Nkinzingabo is one of the first photographers stood up to show a new images of Rwanda through documenting its beauty and resilience. His photography artwork focuses on cultural diversity, Memories, migration, identity and social issues.
Furthermore, Nkinzingabo is the co-founder of KwandaArt Foundation, which helps promoting Rwanda’s photography & art community through festivals,workshops and exhibitions.
He recently opened the first and only Photography Gallery& Center in Kigali ( The Kigali Center for Photography ), Rwanda where he displays the work of other Rwandan photographers and he hosts international photographers to his Center through Exhibitions , Workshops , Artist Talk , Portfolio Reviews and soon for residencies.
His work has also been exhibited in India, Germany, France and Rwanda and He has been commissioned by for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal ,The Washington Post , AFP , UNICEF , Oxfam , Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust ,The Global Fund , WaterAid , Body Shop International , TERRITORY , The European Times , Radisson Blu Hotel and more.
For more information on Jacques's work, to get in touch regarding employment opportunities, or to just say hello, feel free to get in touch. ( e: jackyakubuu@gmail.com )