Mich Freutel is a German photographer and visual artist based in Berlin. He is known for his unique and creative approach to photography, often combining elements of nature, architecture, and the human form.
Freutel was born in Berlin in 1982 and grew up surrounded by art and culture. His father was a painter and his mother was a sculptor, so it's no surprise that he developed an interest in the visual arts at an early age. He began taking photographs as a teenager, experimenting with different techniques and styles.
In 2004, Freutel graduated from the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin with a degree in photography. After graduation, he worked as an assistant to several renowned photographers before launching his own career as a freelance photographer.
Freutel's work has been featured in numerous publications including Vogue, GQ, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and The New York Times Magazine. He has also exhibited his work at galleries around the world including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Freutel's photography is characterized by its bold use of color and light as well as its unique composition. His images often feature unexpected juxtapositions of elements such as nature and architecture or people and animals that create surreal scenes that are both captivating and thought-provoking.
In addition to his photographic work, Freutel also creates video installations which explore themes such as identity, memory, time, space, and technology. His work has been exhibited at festivals such as the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen and the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).
Mich Freutel continues to push boundaries with his creative vision while exploring new ways to express himself through photography and video art.