grothjan

Evan Grothjan is an investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker. Combining traditional reporting with satellite imagery, spatial analysis, and 3D reconstructions, Grothjan renders visible events that are often hidden or denied. His practice moves between accountability journalism and legal inquiry, using visual evidence not only to document but to confront official narratives.

Former senior researcher at SITU Research. Former editor at The New York Times.


Collaborators include Frontline PBS, Human Rights Watch, and The National Lawyers Guild.

Group Exhibitions

  • Prada Foundation, Venice Biennale, Diagrams
    2025
  • Architekturmuseum TUM, Visual Investigations
    2024

Speaking

  • RightsCon, Talk, Reconstructing History
    2025
  • Politecnico di Milano, Presentation
    2024
  • The Ukrainian Museum, Panel
    2024
  • Harvard IHR Clinic, Presentation
    2024
  • Columbia University GSAPP, Guest Critic
    2024
  • Society of Professional Journalists, Panel
    2023
  • Newseum, Panel
    2022

Select Awards

  • Pulitzer Finalist, Bronx Fire
    2023
  • SND Bronze, Bronx Fire
    2023
  • SND Silver, Dixie Fire
    2022
  • Emmy Winner, One Building, One Bomb
    2019
  • SND & Malofiej Medals, Apollo 11
    2019
  • World Press Photo, Under a Cracked Sky
    2018