The Future of Photography
Join renowned portrait photographer Martin Schoeller for an insightful focus group that explores the evolving role of photography in a rapidly changing world. Together, we will examine whether photography, as we know it, has a future—and how photographers can redefine their craft by embracing storytelling as the core of their work.
Martin Schoeller’s career spans decades of creating iconic portraits that capture the essence of his subjects. His work has been featured in renowned publications such as National Geographic, The New Yorker, TIME, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and others, and his portraits are exhibited and collected globally.
About Martin Schoeller:
Born in Germany in 1968, Schoeller studied photography at the Lette Verein before moving to New York in the mid-1990s to begin his career. Starting with portraits of people he met on the streets, his distinctive visual style quickly earned him international acclaim. Schoeller is celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent contemporary portrait photographers, continuously pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
This focus group offers a rare opportunity to engage with Martin Schoeller as we reimagine the possibilities for photography and storytelling in a dynamic, creative landscape.
Date
- 21 Feb 2025
Time
- 18:00 - 18:40
Cost
- $5.00
Location
- In Focus Zone
Speaker
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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.
Organiser
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Xposure