Karen Rosetzsky is a Dutch photographer and visual artist based in Amsterdam. She is best known for her intimate portraits of people, often featuring close-ups of faces and bodies. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Vogue, Glamour, and The New York Times Magazine.
Rosetzsky was born in the Netherlands in 1983. She studied photography at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague before moving to Amsterdam to pursue a career as a professional photographer. She quickly gained recognition for her unique style of portraiture, which often features close-ups of faces and bodies that capture the essence of her subjects.
In addition to her portrait work, Rosetzsky has also created several series of photographs that explore themes such as identity, gender roles, and sexuality. Her work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, including the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Foam Photography Museum in Amsterdam.
Rosetzsky's work has been featured in numerous publications, including Vogue, Glamour, The New York Times Magazine, and The Guardian. She has also collaborated with brands such as Nike and Adidas on campaigns that feature her signature style of portraiture. In 2020 she was awarded the prestigious Dutch Doc Award for her documentary series about transgender people living in Amsterdam.
Rosetzsky continues to push boundaries with her photography by exploring themes such as identity and gender roles through intimate portraits of people from all walks of life. Her work is a testament to her commitment to creating meaningful images that capture the beauty and complexity of humanity.