Oliver Rath is a German photographer and visual artist who has been capturing the world around him since the early 2000s. Born in Berlin, Germany in 1975, Rath grew up surrounded by art and culture. His father was a painter and his mother was a sculptor, so it was only natural that he would develop an interest in the visual arts.
Rath began his career as a freelance photographer in 2001, shooting for magazines such as Stern, GQ, and Vogue. He quickly gained recognition for his unique style of photography which often featured bold colors and surrealistic elements. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
In addition to his photography work, Rath is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films which have been screened at film festivals around the world. He also produces music videos for various artists including The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers.
Rath's work has earned him numerous awards including the International Center of Photography Infinity Award for Applied/Fashion/Advertising Photography (2005) and the Hasselblad Masters Award (2008). He currently lives and works in Berlin where he continues to explore new ways to capture life through his lens.