Lewis Bush

Lewis Bush is a Senior Lecturer in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at the University of the Arts London. He holds a history degree from the University of Warwick and has worked with the World Health Organisation and in the media. His research explores how digital technologies shape visual journalism, particularly focusing on photo editors' roles and the 'world-making' power of photography. His work bridges art, advocacy, and social science, examining power structures in contemporary society through projects like Alpha-Beta and Voina Videnia.

His education includes a background in documentary photography at the University of the Arts London. His projects have been exhibited globally and are held in major institutions like the Tate, Victoria & Albert Museum, and Library of Congress. He has written extensively on photojournalism ethics for publications like Frieze and British Journal of Photography.

Research interests include the role of technology in media representation, the ethics of documentary practice, and the intersection of power with visual culture. His recent works address topics like pandemic governance (Sunlight), urban memory (City of Dust), and digital privacy (Spyhole).

Awards include notable commendations for his projects, though specific prizes are not explicitly listed. His academic supervision includes Dr. Dylan Mulvin and Professor Lilie Chouliaraki at LSE.