Mikhael Subotzky

South African | 1981

Mikhael Subotzky is a South African photographer who was born in 1981.

How much does a Mikhael Subotzky cost?

Mikhael Subotzky's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices of up to 89,155 USD for photographys, and 13,939 USD for works on papers.

What is Mikhael Subotzky's most expensive photography?

Since 2010 the record price for this artist at auction is 89,155 USD for 84 works: Windows, Ponte City, sold at Phillips London in 2018.

Where can I see Mikhael Subotzky's works?

Their work is currently being shown at Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation in Eschborn. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Norval Foundation have featured Mikhael Subotzky's work in the past.

Mikhael Subotzky in the news

Mikhael Subotzky has been featured in articles for Art South Africa, Art News Africa and Ocula. The most recent article is Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation unveils dual exhibitions in Eschborn written for ArtDaily in February 2026.

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Featured for Sale

Sticky-tape Transfer 03 – South African Mosaic 1978 / A Banking Centenary 1836-1936

By Mikhael Subotzky

Goodman Gallery

Hermanus at Mariam’s Kitchen

By Mikhael Subotzky

Goodman Gallery

A panoramic, high-contrast photograph of a cluttered interior space filled with figures and debris.

Joseph Dlamini (in home), Matsho Tsmombeni Squatter Camp, South Africa, 2005 ,2005

By Mikhael Subotzky

Chiswick Auctions

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At Auction

Notable Lots

Cell 33, E2 Section (1), Pollsmoor Maximum Security Prison - Mikhael Subotzky

Cell 33, E2 Section (1), Pollsmoor Maximum Security Prison ,2004

By Mikhael Subotzky

+16%

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Sunday Service, Beaufort West Prison - Mikhael Subotzky

Sunday Service, Beaufort West Prison ,2006

By Mikhael Subotzky

+54%

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Fancy Dress Competition, Beaufort West 2006

By Mikhael Subotzky

-3%

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Upcoming Lots

Joseph Dlamini (in home), Matsho Tsmombeni Squatter Camp, South Africa, 2005 ,2005

By Mikhael Subotzky

Chiswick Auctions

Recent Auction Results

A tattooed figure stands shirtless in a laundry room, holding a towel near an industrial washing machine.

Untitled ,2004

By Mikhael Subotzky

Aspire Art Auctions, Johannesburg

A group of people standing in front of a building.

Preacher, Dwarsrivier Prison (0053 ,2004

By Mikhael Subotzky

Aspire Art Auctions, Johannesburg

Prisoners, Voorberg Prison - Mikhael Subotzky

Prisoners, Voorberg Prison ,2005

By Mikhael Subotzky

-17%

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Russell Kaplan Auctioneers

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Current Exhibitions

Human Topographies: Art Collection Deutsche Börse

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation

Eschborn | Germany

Feb 20, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026

Past Exhibitions

Sightlines

A4 Arts Foundation

Cape Town | South Africa

May 31, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025

Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025 sponsored by Schroders

Norval Foundation

Cape Town | South Africa

Feb 04, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025

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Articles

Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation unveils dual exhibitions in Eschborn

ArtDaily Feb 20, 2026

The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation opened two new exhibitions at The Cube on 19 February 2026: “Worlds within Worlds” with works by students from the University of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG) and “Human Topographies.

The Met presents "View Finding," showcasing Artur Walther's landmark photography gift

ArtDaily Nov 03, 2025

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents View Finding: Selections from The Walther Collection, a preview of a landmark promised gift of photographs from Artur Walther that will be on view October 28, 2025–May 3, 2026.

The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025 Shortlist Has Been Announced

Art South Africa Jan 09, 2025

Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) today announced the names of 29 artists shortlisted as finalists for The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2025...

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Coverage

“ ..“_Pixel Interface_ magnifies and combines a single line of pixels from three video plinths,” explains Subotzky... ”
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The Goodman Gallery, Cape Town