Anna Vatheuer is a German photographer and visual artist based in Berlin. She is known for her unique and captivating images that explore the relationship between people and their environment.
Anna was born in Berlin in 1982, and grew up surrounded by art and culture. She developed an early interest in photography, which she pursued throughout her schooling. After graduating from high school, she studied photography at the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld, Germany.
During her studies, Anna developed a passion for documentary photography, which she has continued to pursue throughout her career. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Anna's work often focuses on themes of identity, belonging, and displacement. She has traveled extensively to capture images of people living on the margins of society, from refugees to homeless people to those living with disabilities. Her photographs are often intimate portraits that capture both the beauty and fragility of life.
In addition to her photographic work, Anna also works as a curator and educator. She has taught workshops on documentary photography at universities across Europe, as well as giving lectures on visual storytelling at conferences around the world.
Anna's work has been widely acclaimed by critics and peers alike for its powerful imagery and thought-provoking themes. Her photographs have been published in numerous books and magazines, including National Geographic Magazine and The New Yorker Magazine.
Today Anna continues to explore new ways of telling stories through her photography while inspiring others to do the same through her teaching and curatorial work.