Christiane Baumgart 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.
Born in Berlin in 1965, Christiane began her career as a photographer in the late 1980s. She studied photography at the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld, Germany, where she developed her own style of photography. 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.
Christiane's work often focuses on themes of identity, memory, and place. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America to capture images that reflect her personal vision of the world. Her photographs have been published in books such as "The World Through My Eyes" (2005) and "The Journey" (2008).
In addition to her photographic work, Christiane is also an accomplished filmmaker. Her films have been shown at festivals such as Cannes Film Festival and Berlinale. She has also directed several short films for German television networks such as ARD and ZDF.
Christiane's work has earned her numerous awards including the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (2006), the Hasselblad Masters Award (2007), and the International Center of Photography Infinity Award (2009). In 2010 she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Bielefeld University for her contributions to photography.
Christiane continues to explore new ways to express herself through photography and film. Her work continues to be exhibited around the world, inspiring viewers with its unique perspective on life.