Kajo De Riz (b. 2002) is a Norwegian-Italian photographic artist based in Trondheim, Norway.
Inspired by the tradition of magic realism; De Riz works by combining both peculiar and everyday motives to create conceptual narratives through photography.
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Education
Art, Design & Architecture - Edvard Munch videregående skole (2018-2021)
Art Photography - Norwegian School of Photography (2023-2025)
Masterclass, Project Development - Norwegian School of Photography (2025-2026)
Awards
Silver prize - Newcomer of the Year - Gullsnitt 2025
Group Exhibitions
Pop opp utstilling - Norwegian School of Photography - March 2024
Ingen kunst i kjelleren - Tyven bar Trondheim - June 2024
Magasinslipp Y121 - Norwegian School of Photography - October 2024
Sykt dårlig stemning - KUK PopOpp - January 2025
På Gjensyn - Trondheim Academy of Fine Art, Galleri KiT (KiT) - March 2025
Avgangsutstilling 2025 - Norwegian School of Photography - June 2025
Dråpefestivalens Kunstutstilling - August 2025
Det Begynner Her - Sitatet, Studentersamfundet i Trondhjem - February 2026
På Gjensyn Vol. 2 - Trondheim Academy of Fine Art, Galleri KiT (KiT) - February 2026
Kanarifuglen Tok Klikk-Åtet - Trondheim Academy of Fine Art, Galleri KiT (KiT) - March 2026
Avgangsutstilling 2026 - Norwegian School of Photography - June 2026
Books
If Memory Serves - photo book dummy - 2026
Featured Publications
Hei! Tempe/Sorgenfri - Authors: Nina Vennevold & Bodil Mostad Olsen - 2025