Christian Anwander

Christian Anwander is a German photographer and visual artist based in Berlin. He is known for his unique and often surrealistic approach to photography, which combines elements of documentary, fashion, and fine art.

Anwander was born in Munich in 1979 and grew up in the Bavarian countryside. He studied photography at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich, where he developed an interest in documentary photography. After graduating, he moved to Berlin to pursue a career as a freelance photographer.

Anwander's work has been featured in numerous publications including Vogue, GQ, The New York Times Magazine, and The Guardian. His photographs have also been exhibited at galleries around the world including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Anwander's work often explores themes of identity, memory, and nostalgia. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia to capture his unique vision of the world around him. His photographs are characterized by their dreamlike quality and often feature unexpected juxtapositions between people and places.

Anwander's work has been recognized with numerous awards including the International Photography Award (IPA) for Best Fine Art Series (2015), the Sony World Photography Award for Best Professional Series (2016), and the Prix Pictet Award for Photography (2017). He continues to push boundaries with his innovative approach to photography while exploring new ways of seeing our world through his lens.