Christel Bangsbaard

Christel Bangsbaard is a Danish photographer and visual artist based in Copenhagen. She is known for her unique and captivating images that explore the relationship between people and their environment.

Christel began her career as a photographer in the early 2000s, when she was studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. She quickly developed a passion for capturing the beauty of everyday life, and her work has since been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world.

Christel's work often focuses on themes of identity, memory, and nostalgia. She has traveled extensively to capture images of people from different cultures and backgrounds, creating powerful portraits that explore the human experience. Her photographs have been published in magazines such as National Geographic, Vogue, and The New York Times Magazine.

In addition to her photography work, Christel is also an accomplished filmmaker. Her short films have been screened at festivals around the world, including Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival. She has also directed several music videos for Danish artists such as MØ and Søren Huss.

Christel's work has earned her numerous awards over the years, including a Hasselblad Masters Award in 2018 for her series “The Human Condition”. In 2020 she was named one of Denmark's most influential photographers by Politiken newspaper.

Today Christel continues to create stunning images that capture moments of beauty in everyday life. Her work is a testament to her passion for photography and her commitment to exploring humanity through art.