Ori Gersht

Ori Gersht is an Israeli-born, London-based photographer and video artist whose work explores themes of history, memory, trauma, and the transience of beauty, often using dramatic imagery of landscapes, still lifes, and natural forms. He is known for his technically stunning works that juxtapose aesthetic splendor with references to violence and destruction, such as his celebrated series of exploding flowers and landscapes tied to sites of historical conflict. His practice draws on art historical traditions—particularly Dutch vanitas painting and Romantic landscape—while confronting the weight of the 20th century's darkest chapters.