Walter Hugo is a London based Artist, born and raised in the city.
Working within the mediums of sculpture, photographic process, film and performance. His work focuses on visually charming and enticing the viewer into thought and momentary escapism, whilst dealing predominantly with the human condition.
Walter also works as part of the art duo Walter and Zoniel.
Together they have created art works and installations globally. Their installation works have been staged during the Venice Biennale, Miami Basel, Silicon Valley art fair, Liverpool Biennial, Frieze London, Lumier Festival Durham & London and many more.
Recent projects include a performance-practice installation at the Tate Britain, entitled Salt Print Selfie, Art Enlightens at the National Portrait Gallery, Public space installation at Frieze Fair London.
Site-specific public installations include Miami Basel, Liverpool Bienneal, Brighton Festival, Lumiere Festival - Durham and London.
They were the commissioned artists for PhotoLondon , where they produced one of the worlds largest cameras @ Somerset House.
In 2021 they were nominated for the Prix Pictet.
Their work is in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery and the Goverment Art Collection.
