Boyd Webb (* born 1947 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is an internationally renowned artist known for his staged, often surreal photographs. After studying in Christchurch and at the Royal College of Art in London, he has lived and worked in the UK for many years. His works are created through elaborate studio setups in which he arranges people, animals, and objects. They sit at the intersection of conceptual art and photography and are characterized by a humorous yet critical perspective. In 1988, he was nominated for the Turner Prize.
Webb has exhibited in major museums worldwide, including the Hirshhorn Museum (Washington D.C.), Centre Pompidou (Paris), Van Abbemuseum (Eindhoven), City Gallery Wellington and the Christchurch Art Gallery (New Zealand), the London Mithraeum, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art (Kansas). His works are also part of prestigious collections such as that of the European Parliament.
