Juan Galán

I was born in Spain but for the last 14 years, I have been moving from one country to another for work, in search of experiences. I am interested in how life is composed of movement and change; understanding societies through one’s identity as an individual, and investigating and recording knowledge of the reality of one’s existence.

I graduated in Psychology and my work has been constantly influenced by it as well as philosophy, especially existentialism. I am based in Bari (Italy), currently working on long-term projects in Southern Italy and Greece.

Siena international Photography Award 2023 – Honorable Mention

Life Framer B&W Award 2022 – 2nd prize

British Journal of Photography – Portrait of Humanity Vol. 4

British Journal of Photography 2021 – Shortlisted 1854 Fast Track

GUP Fresh Eyes 2021 – Talent 2021

Projects by Juan on Photography Chronicle

Documentary

The Arm of Trani

Juan Galán documents life on Trani’s breakwater — a social crossroads where locals of all ages gather daily to swim, fish, talk, and connect by the sea.

Documentary

ZORBA

Spanish photographer Juan Galán’s documentary journey into existentialism based on Nikos Kazantzakis’ literary work – and its subsequent film adaptation, Zorba the Greek.