Richard Glover
Glover’s photographic career began in the early 1990s in London, where he collaborated with prominent architects and designers. His portfolio includes work with important architects and designers such as Foster & Partners, Sheppard Robson, John Pawson and Ben Kelly. His photographs have been featured in influential publications such as Architectural Review, Blueprint and Domus. His keen eye for detail and ability to convey the narrative of architectural structuers and spaces have garnered international recognition.
Beyond his commercial work, Glover engages in personal projects that delve into the nuances of urban landscapes. His practice-led PhD research, “Sites of Uncertainty: Reframing Australian Architectural Photography,” examines the impacts of globalisation and urban development on Australian culture. This research highlights the dynamic relationship between public and private spaces, offering critical insights into the commodification within the built environment.
As an educator, Glover has developed and delivered specialised photography courses and workshops at universities, colleges and institutions internationally. His teaching philosophy emphasises the importance of visual storytelling in architectural practice, equipping students with the skills to produce compelling imagery that resonates with diverse audiences.
Through his multifaceted career, Richard Glover continues to influence the evolving dialogue between architecture and society. His work not only documents the physicality of our built world but also captures the intangible narratives that define our interaction with space and structure and its relationship to contemporary culture.
2024 Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award, HOTA Gallery, Queensland, Australia
2023 Invisible Histories, Pingyao International Photography Festival, China
2023 Canberra Contemporary Photography Prize, PhotoAccess Gallery, Canberra, Australia
2021 Bowness Photography Prize, Monash Gallery of Art, Victoria, Australia
2008 ABN AMRO Emerging Artist Award, Sydney, Australia
2005 Suburban Frontier, Tin Sheds Gallery, University of Sydney, Australia
2002 Building Sites: London Architectural Photography, Zilas Gvardes Nams, Riga, Latvia
2000 Tate Transformation: Bankside to Modern, Royal Institute of British Architects Gallery, London, UK
1997 Original Film, Association of Photographers Gallery, London, UK
1995 A Gallery in the Making, Tate Britain, London, UK
1993 Manhole Covers, The Barbican Centre, London, UK
