Eyoeal Kefyalew (b.1994) is a photographer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. From a very young age, Eyoeal has been fascinated with graphic design, and his passion for the art form has generated a keen interest in photography. His work mostly consists of street photography, which he uses to explore and record the place in which he resides, and documentary form, which he uses to delve into his own past and memories.

In 2020, Eyoeal was selected as a participant in the Canon Student Development Program, and selected works were published as a book titled Encourage. His works have been exhibited at leading photography festivals including Addis Foto Fest 2018, UPPA: East African Photography Award 2019, and Melrose Gallery in Johannesburg (2021). His work has been published in Out of the Phone: Mobile Street Photography (2017) and by the Turkish Photography Foundation (Fotosfer, 2021). He was also a nominee for the Inspire Art Award at the Nitja Centre for Contemporary Art in Lillestrom, Norway.

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