Mikael Buck (b. 1982) is a British visual artist born in East London and based in Epping Forest, Essex. His approach is rooted in the interplay of mediums and the tension to be found in the gaps between them. Mikael identifies as a photographer in both ethos and focus; but is inspired by the ways in which photography can be juxtaposed with text, illustration and digital manipulation to bring its authority and meaning into question.
In 2024, Mikael exhibited Sorry About That at the Photobook Cafe in Shoreditch, London and the project's book dummy was selected to be part of the Dummy Award 2025.
Mikael was one of three recipients of the Best Portfolio Award at the 10th Anniversary edition of Photo Meet in 2025. His work also won the Garlic Parr award for best portfolio at 2021 edition of The Sicily Photo Masterclass.
In a career lasting over 20 years, Mikael's work as photojournalist and commercial photographer has featured in hundreds of publications globally, including in The Guardian, The Times, Daily Telegraph, Financial Times, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, BILD and Le Monde.
