Kantaya New is a Thai–Singaporean photo artist based in Singapore, working across street and conceptual photography.
Her street photographs find meaning in the unexpected — odd moments, visual coincidences, and chance encounters that reveal something about everyday life. Alongside this, she is developing a emotional body of street work that reflects on belonging and invisibility in public space.
Her conceptual practice builds staged scenes that explore emotional detachment, identity, and the space between imaginary and everyday life.
Having lived in Bangkok, Tokyo, and Singapore, she brings a perspective shaped by all three cities. Her photographs have been exhibited across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Selected Awards
— Leica Street Photo Contest — Finalist (2026)
— Sony Alpha MX Street Photo Contest — 1st Prize (2025)
— LensCulture Art Photography Awards — Editors' Pick (2025)
— Fujifilm Moment Street Photo Awards — 2nd Prize (2024)
— LensCulture Critics' Choice Awards — Winner (2023)
— Sony World Photography Awards — Alpha Female Award, Shortlisted (2022)
— Sony World Photography Awards — Open Competition, Shortlisted (2022)
Selected Press & Features
— Leica Camera — Leica Street Photo Contest Exhibition Page, Featured Image (2026)
— 121 Clicks — "30 Stunning Winning Photos From the 2026 Leica Street Photo Awards" (2026)
— Lenscratch — "Kantaya New: A Modern Day Affair" (2025)
— art4d — "Photo Essay: A Modern Day Affair" (2025)
— art4d — "Photo Essay: Coincidences in the Street" (2025)
— All About Photo — Best Rising Photographers of December 2025 (2025)
