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Thom Pierce

The Horsemen of Semonkong
About Thom Pierce

Thom Pierce is a British photographer, born in 1978, currently living in Cape Town, South Africa.

His work explores the lines between art, documentary and portrait photography to engage with issues of cultural, social and historical significance.

He is a recipient of the 2016 Piclet prize for contemporary African photography and the 2016 PDN storytellers award. His work has been published widely including features for The Guardian, The Independent and Vogue Italy. His photographs have featured heavily as part of several human rights campaigns. A collection of his work can be found in the permanent collection of the South African National Gallery.

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  • The Horsemen of Semonkong
    Thom Pierce
    In mountainous Lesotho, far above sea level, small villages dot the steep slopes. It can take hours to move from town to town. Villagers pause on their journeys for these striking portraits.
  • The Price of Gold
    Thom Pierce
    In South Africa, the prevalence of silicosis among gold mineworkers is said to be one of the highest in the world. These compelling portraits show how high the price of gold can be.
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