Oliver S. Knauer is a renowned photographer and artist based in Berlin, Germany. He has been taking photographs since the age of 15 and has since developed a unique style that combines elements of documentary photography, street photography, and fine art.
Knauer's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, and National Geographic. His photographs have also been exhibited in galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
Knauer's work often focuses on themes of identity and belonging. He is particularly interested in exploring how people interact with their environment and how they are shaped by it. His photographs often capture moments of everyday life that are both intimate and universal.
In addition to his photographic work, Knauer is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at film festivals around the world. He is currently working on his first feature-length documentary about a group of young people living in Berlin who are struggling to find their place in society.
Knauer's work has earned him numerous awards, including the Leica Oskar Barnack Award for his series "The Other Side" which was shot over a period of two years in Berlin's Kreuzberg district. He was also awarded the Hasselblad Masters Award for his series "The City That Never Sleeps" which was shot over a period of three months in Tokyo.
Knauer continues to push boundaries with his photography and filmmaking as he strives to capture moments that tell stories about our shared humanity.