Asger Carlsen

Asger Carlsen is a Danish photographer and artist who has been creating surreal and often unsettling images since the early 2000s. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, and Vice.

Carlsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1975. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1995 to 1998, where he developed an interest in photography. After graduating, he moved to New York City and began working as a freelance photographer for magazines such as Esquire and GQ.

In 2003, Carlsen began experimenting with digital manipulation of his photographs to create surreal images that often feature distorted body parts or strange juxtapositions of objects. His work has been described as "a mix of horror and beauty" that challenges viewers to confront their own preconceptions about what is real and what is not.

Carlsen's work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. He has also published several books of his photographs, including "Hester" (2005), "Wrong" (2008), and "Carnal Knowledge" (2012). In addition to his photography career, Carlsen also works as a creative director for advertising campaigns for companies such as Nike and Apple.

Asger Carlsen continues to push boundaries with his photography by creating images that are both visually stunning and thought-provoking. His work has earned him international recognition as one of the most innovative photographers working today.