The Russian war in Ukraine continues to rage day after day. The starting point for the photographer’s series was the question of what existence in a state of war might look like? In June 2022 she travelled to Odesa, where she captured touching motifs reflecting daily life for the Ukrainian population. Her series is a testimony to humaneness, hope and courage during devastating times – and speaks about how life goes on despite adverse circumstances. “When finding motifs for my photographs in Odesa or any other location, I seek to capture scenes that evoke a sense of place and convey the unique atmosphere and feeling of the city,” the French photographer (born 1979), who currently lives in Munich, explains.

The complete series together with further information can be found at the LOBA website.

Following the award ceremony on October 12 in Wetzlar, an extensive exhibition of all the LOBA shortlist series will be on display at the Ernst Leitz Museum, accompanied by a comprehensive catalogue.