who we are
The Knights of Art™ is not just a magazine — it’s a global movement.
A dynamic platform celebrating bold artistic voices, curating visual excellence, and championing the power of photography to connect cultures and inspire change.
Founded in 2024, The Knights of Art™ Magazine is a global platform based in the United States.
It is dedicated to celebrating visionary photography and visual storytelling that pushes boundaries and leaves a lasting mark on the international scene.
Available in both print and digital formats,
The Knights of Art™ reaches a worldwide audience of photographers, curators, and creative communities, fostering connection through meaningful visual narratives.
Each issue is carefully curated by a team of editors and artists from around the world.
More than a magazine, it is a curated experience of visionary talent, emotional depth, and fearless creative expression.
The Knights of Art™
Redefining Photography Competitions
The Knights of Art™ is a next-generation photography platform committed to honoring artistic excellence across all genres of photography. Each month, we organize a themed international contest that invites photographers from around the world to showcase their vision and originality.
What sets The Knights of Art™ apart is our unmatched transparency and integrity.
We proudly return 50% of all competition entry revenue directly to the winners — a revolutionary model that redefines recognition and rewards in the photography world.
Founded in 2024 alongside the launch of our official U.S.-based art magazine, The Knights of Art™ entered the creative world not as a gatekeeper, but as a supporter of emerging and established talents alike.
In every frame, we see courage. In every contest, we champion fairness.
This is more than a competition. It is a movement.
ARMIN ABDEHOU, FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC CURATOR
Documentary Photographer | Creative Strategist
🇦🇹 AUSTRIA
Armin Abdehou is a documentary photographer and interdisciplinary curator whose professional trajectory bridges visual communication, journalism, and strategic leadership. Holding a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), he brings over twenty-five years of experience in international trade and cultural entrepreneurship to his artistic practice. His approach to visual storytelling combines conceptual depth with structural clarity, treating the image as both an aesthetic inquiry and a communicative action.
In establishing The Knights of Art™, Abdehou envisioned an artist-forward platform built on transparency, equity, and editorial independence. Rejecting traditional gatekeeping mechanisms, his initiative seeks to redefine photographic recognition through an inclusive model that redistributes revenue, supports emerging voices, and upholds curatorial integrity across all genres.
Safeen B, Editor-in-Chief
Photojournalist | Photography Educator
🇺🇸 USA
Safeen B. is a professional photojournalist and photography educator whose editorial vision is deeply rooted in narrative, culture, and human connection.
With a background in documentary storytelling and education, he has worked closely with emerging photographers from diverse backgrounds, helping them refine their voice and visual identity in a rapidly evolving creative landscape.
As Editor-in-Chief of The Knights of Art™ Magazine, Safeen brings an eye for detail, a respect for cultural nuance, and a passion for visual ethics.
His editorial leadership ensures that every edition of the magazine not only meets the highest standards of artistic quality but also serves as a platform for authentic stories that matter.
He is particularly known for his mentorship style, which empowers younger voices to tell stories with empathy, depth, and impact.
From war zones to remote communities, Safeen’s experience in documentary photography brings a real-world sensitivity to the magazine’s curatorial process.
“True storytelling isn’t about capturing what’s seen — it’s about honoring what’s lived.”