Jan Mielke

Jan Mielke is a German photographer and visual artist based in Berlin. He is best known for his unique and captivating photographs of urban landscapes, which often feature a combination of natural and man-made elements.

Mielke was born in Berlin in 1975, and has been interested in photography since childhood. He studied photography at the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld, Germany, where he graduated with a degree in photography and media design. After graduating, he worked as a freelance photographer for several years before establishing his own studio in Berlin.

Mielke's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum für Fotografie in Berlin. His photographs have also been published widely, appearing in magazines such as Vogue, GQ, and National Geographic.

In addition to his photographic work, Mielke is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at film festivals around the world. His most recent film project was a documentary about the history of photography entitled "The Art of Seeing".

Mielke's work is characterized by its unique perspective on urban life and its ability to capture moments that are often overlooked by other photographers. His photographs are often described as being both beautiful and hauntingly evocative at the same time.