Lauren Bessey

Junior Art Director
& Photographer
based in Melbourne



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hello@laurenbessey.com

@1aurenbessey

Education
New York University, Bachelor of Arts, 2026
International Center of Photography School, Short Course, 2026

Publications
2025    ISO Magazine, Entropy
2025    Durch Magazine, Doppel
2024    Durch Magazine, Issue I
2024    Vis Major Magazine, Coquette
2024    Future Fashion Group Zine, Upcycled and Core Aesthetics
2023    Vis Major Magazine, Minimalism & Quiet Luxury
2023    Article by Jana Dimikj, TikTok and Fashion; the Rise of Maximalism

Group Exhibitions
2026    Bright Ideas, NYC
2026    GLS Critical Creative Production Thesis Showcase, NYC
2025    Integrated Design & Media Fall 2025 Showcase, NYC
2025    Barney Winter Fest, NYC
2025    Lens Collective: Frame by Frame, Shutter Stories & Captured Visions, NYC
2025    The Original Copy: Analog Duplication in Sculpture & Variation, NYC
2025    Water | Floating | Underground, Berlin
2024    through the metal gate, Berlin
2024    LOVE N’ THE CITY, NYC

Artist Books
2026    Our Little Havens, Edition of 100
2024    Have I grown up yet?, Edition of 25

Grants
2025    Global Liberal Studies at New York University, Dean’s Global Research Grant: Senior Thesis Grant
2025    Global Liberal Studies at New York University, Dean’s Global Research Grant: Open Research Grant for a Creative Production

Select Commissions
2026    Stella Gray, bum ba dum dum (heartbeat.)
2026    New York University, NYU CAB Class of 2026 Sweatshirts
2025    Nat Brennan, Daisy Blue
2025    Shirley Am for MGM Models and Active Model Management
2024    Stella Gray, You’re the Guy That Got the Girl to Leave

Internships
2026    FULLBEAUTY Brands: CUUP, ELOQUII, and JUNE & VIE, NYC
2025    ALT-HOUSE, NYC
2025    Bridge Showroom, NYC
2025    Shayne Oliver Group, Berlin
2024    The Meaningful Social Club, Melbourne
2024    Rock Agency, Melbourne

Voluntary Roles & Collaborations
2026    Assistant Director and Photographer, Samanala Yakku dheviyan Soyayi, NYU Studio Art Thesis Film by Judas Kaveh, NYC
2025    Co-Chief Editor and Head of Design, Durch Magazine, Berlin
2024    Cinematographer, Titled (Trilogy) by Judas Kaveh, Berlin
2024    Editorial and Design Team Member, Durch Magazine, Berlin
2024    Creative Director and Graphic Designer, Vis Major Magazine, NYC
2024    Submissions Team Member, Fusion Film Festival, NYC
2024    Co-Organiser, NYU Global Liberal Studies Zine Fair, NYC
2022    Head Lighting Designer, Trinity College Musical, Melbourne

Awards & Screenings
2026    NYU GLS Valedictorian, Banner Bearer
2026    Shortlisted in the Pre-Press Category of the Australian and New Zealand Photobook Awards
2026    Dean’s List
2024    Dean’s List
2024    Martin J. Wygod Global Scholar
2023    Dean’s List
2021    Emerging Filmmaker Award, Peninsula Film Festival
2021    Finalist, Lantern & Light International Children’s Film Festival
2021    Runner Up, STUFFIt Student Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, All American High School Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, Setting Sun Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, G Independent Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, Canberra Short Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, Ipswich Film Festival for Youth
2021    Official Selection, Bass Coast Shorts Film Festival
2021    Official Selection, Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival 

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