Kenny Ros, born in 1985 in Ghent, Belgium is a contemporary photographer currently based in Nevele, Belgium. As an artist working at the intersection of genres, Ros is known for blending elements of landscape, documentary and conceptual photography. Employing both digital and handcrafted techniques, his practice is distinguished by a commitment to alternative storytelling and the transformation of perceived reality. His works can be seen in a variety of mediums such as prints on recycled wood, lightboxes, textile and installations.
Ros’s artistic approach is characterized by reimagining the world, where nature and landscape serve not as representations of reality, but as starting points for conceptual explorations. A notable example is Holocaust Impressions (2022), a poignant visual interpretation of the psychological and physical phases endured by prisoners in World War II concentration camps. His ongoing project, Life of Oaks (2025), focuses on the symbolic and cultural role of monumental oaks in the Latvian landscape. Through this series, Ros constructs a visionary narrative that mirrors the oak’s life cycle while reflecting its revered status in Latvian national identity.
Kenny Ros has exhibited his work in several group exhibitions in Belgium and Europe. He was selected for Unknown Masterpieces (2024) at the Cultural Center Scharpoord in Knokke-Heist, Belgium. His artistic growth has been supported by notable grants and awards, including the Culture Moves Europe Grant (European Union, Culture department) in 2023 and the CuratorSpace bursary (UK) in 2025. His professional collaborations include multiple residencies such as PH Museum Lab (IT) and Insights Of An Eco Artist (PT) and he was a selected artist by KunstenPunt (Brussels, Belgium) for the network group ‘Rooting’ in 2023-2024.
Kenny Ros
Born in 1985, Ghent, Belgium
Resides and works in Nevele, Belgium
(Diagnosed with a progressive muscle disease, Bethlem myopathy, since 2018)
Education
2025: Alternative print processing
2024: Fine art photography studies & masterclass
2021-2024: Art studies & mentoring
2019-2020: 360° Photographer & editor Panobirds BVBA
2018: Landscape photography studies & masterclass
Exhibition history
2024 Biënnale Deinze, cultural center Brielpoort, Deinze, Belgium
2024 Unknown Masterpieces, cultural center Scharpoord, Knokke-Heist, Belgium
2023 Expo Barbaix , town hall Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium
2023 Perpetual Dance, Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, Corinth, Greece
2023 Prijs van de MAKERS, Sint-Anna castle, Maldegem, Belgium
2023 Chania International Photo Festival, Chania, Greece
2022 Fay-Art Kunsthuis, castle Les Fayards, Brugge, Belgium
2022 Pop up solo exhibition Schuifdamhoeve, Veurne, Belgium
2022 Biënnale Deinze, cultural center Brielpoort, Deinze, Belgium
2021 Levende Leie, visitor center Bourgoyen, Ghent, Belgium
2021 IMPACT, Roman Archaeological Museum, Oudenburg, Belgium
Grants
2025 CuratorSpace Bursary - CuratorSpace, Leeds, UK
2023 Culture Moves Europe - European Union, Culture department
Residencies & work trips
2025 CuratorSpace hybrid residency - Latvia
2024 Insights Of An Eco Artist residency - Madeira, Portugal
2023 PH Museum Lab hybrid residency - Crete Senesi, Asciano - Tuscany, Italy
2022 Holocaust Impressions work trip: - Holocaust memorial Natzweiler-Struthof, France
- Kamp Vught, the Netherlands
- Fort Breendonk, Belgium
Publications
Joana Alarcão, in Insights of an eco artist - (2024)
Julien Delagrange, “Features” in Contemporary Art Issue - (2024)
Professional contributions
2023 -2024 KUNSTENPUNT - selected artist network sessions Wortelen//Rooting, Brussels, Belgium
Nominations
2024 Siena creative photo awards - Finalist
2023 BIFA Budapest International Foto Awards - Honorable mention Fine Art
2023 FEP awards - Illustration & Fine Art merit award
2022 The Motif Collective - Shortlisted
2022 Aesthetics of Photography - Featured Artists Vol.2
2022 Loosenart - Selected artwork
2022 Siena creative photo awards - Finalist
2021 Monovisions awards - Honorable mention
2021 Natuurpunt Levende Leie - Finalist + 2nd place jury prize
2021 Photo contest Gravity - Finalist
2021 FEP awards - 2x nature merit award, 2x landscape merit award
2021 Photo contest IMPACT - 1st place jury prize + 2nd place public prize
2021 Federation of European Photographers - EP certificate