
Since 1979 when the Hasselblad Foundation was formed to honor Hasselblad founder, Victor and his wife Erna Hasselblad, the Hasselblad Laureate has become one of the most prestigious photography awards in the world.
History was made for the second year in a row when Carrie Mae Weems became the first black woman to be named the Hasselblad Award Laureate for her photographic work exploring the struggle for equality experienced by African Americans.