"Midnight on Main" captures the beauty of the American night through Daniel Freeman's photography, reflecting his fascination with nocturnal landscapes and small towns. Influenced by American culture, he explores the charm of quieter settings, documenting the grace and illuminated beauty found between dusk and dawn.
Die Begeisterung und die Leidenschaft, mit der in Afrika Fußball gespielt wird, übertragen sich unweigerlich auf den Zuschauer. Dem international erfolgreichen Mode- und Werbefotografen Thomas Hoeffgen (*1968 in Kiel) ergeht es nicht anders, als er 1999 für eine Fußballstory nach Nigeria fliegt. Das Thema lässt ihn nicht mehr los, und im Laufe der Jahre entstehen ungewöhnliche, direkte Fotografien von Spielern und Zuschauern in Nigeria, Namibia, Botswana, Sambia, Malawi und Südafrika. Hoeffgens Bilder nehmen uns mit auf die typischen improvisierten Sandbolzplätze des Kontinents mit zwei Holzpflöcken als Tor, aber auch in die Betonarenen der Städte mit ihren Flutlichtern und Tribünen. Bemerkenswert unverstellte Aufnahmen entstehen, weil man dem Mann mit der Kamera keinerlei Beachtung schenkt – hier zählt allein das Spiel. Ausstellungen: Auswärtiges Amt, Berlin 30.4.–2.6.2010 Deutsche Akademie für Fußball-Kultur, Künstlerhaus im KunstKulturQuartier, Nürnberg 5.6.–18.7.2010
Born out of the necessity to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic, artist Max Siedentopf transformed his apartment into a creative playground, capturing his quirky projects on camera. This survival guide features chapters with ironic takes on isolation activities, showcasing the best images from his extensive photo series.
Ola Kolehmainen's work is a visual exploration of space, time, and light, known for reducing facades to minimalist details. Based in Berlin, he captures the essence of faith through photography of religious sites across Europe, highlighting shared histories and the universality of culture and belief. Exhibition: 06.12.2017 - 04.03.2018, HAM Helsinki Art Museum.
The Cold War is over, but its traces linger. Dutch documentary photographer Martin Roemers (born 1962) traveled through formerly hostile countries on both sides of the line, descending into underground tunnels and abandoned control centers, making images that remind us that this past remains vividly present.
In "Time Traveler," Gianluca Galtrucco presents a captivating collection of photographs that blend fantasy and reality. Featuring UFOs, astronauts, and interplanetary scenes, the work challenges our perceptions of time and space. Galtrucco's cinematic style creates a whimsical exploration of what is real versus imagined.
"The Day May Break," photographed in Zimbabwe and Kenya in late 2020, is the first part of a global series by Nick Brandt, showcasing people and animals affected by environmental destruction. The images highlight survivors of climate change, with a connecting element of artificial fog, symbolizing a fading world. Brandt's work offers hope amidst loss.
Kristian Schuller captures the vibrant life of Berlin through his photography, focusing on the city's nightlife and its unique characters, including artists and musicians. His portraits, created in collaboration with his wife Peggy, showcase a diverse and ever-evolving image of Berlin, blending black-and-white and colorful expressions.
"Trap" is a unique Hip-Hop style from Atlanta, also referring to drug deal locations and traps. Photographer Vincent Desailly captures the essence of this culture through striking portraits of dealers, musicians, and locals, blending beauty and storytelling. His images transform everyday life into poetic expressions of rap's powerful narrative.
Aram Dikiciyan's photography combines analog black and white techniques with a unique symbiosis of camera, eye, and hand. His works, created with sensitive film and a carefully curated perspective, capture a fragile world between objectivity and abstraction. This collection showcases his masterpieces from the last decade, highlighting his skilled craftsmanship.