Martin Schoeller: Redefining Portraiture Over Three Decades

Martin Schoeller: Redefining Portraiture Over Three Decades

Martin Schoeller, one of the world’s leading contemporary portrait photographers, reflects 30 years of his groundbreaking career. From early personal projects and street portraits in New York to iconic contributions for National Geographic, The New Yorker, and TIME, Schoeller’s work has redefined modern portraiture with its striking intimacy and visual impact.

This presentation offers a rare glimpse into the stories and inspirations behind Schoeller’s most renowned works and insights into his creative process. With portraits exhibited and collected internationally, Schoeller’s artistry captures the essence of humanity through the lens, making this talk a must-see for anyone passionate about photography and storytelling.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Date

23 Feb 2025

Time

17:35 - 18:05

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  • Martin Schoeller
    Martin Schoeller

    Martin Schoeller (b. 1968, Germany) is one of the world’s preeminent contemporary portrait photographers. Schoeller studied photography at the Lette Verein and moved to New York in the mid-1990s where he began his career. Producing portraits of people he met on the street, his work soon gained recognition for its strong visual impact and since 1998 he has contributed to publications such as National Geographic, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and TIME, among others. Schoeller’s portraits are exhibited and collected internationally.

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