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ARTISTS
delia
tree
Delia Baum's photography offers an emotional and authentic reflection of contemporary life, capturing moments with a deep focus on real characters, the essence of human faces and the quiet beauty of life itself. Her remarkable ability to capture a reality makes the viewer feel like they are part of that moment. Her playful art shows intimacy as well as distance, fragility as well as strength. She is fascinated by her surroundings and what lies behind the obvious. Delia Baum has been living and working in Berlin since 2011.
Delia's work "Our Summer" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
ANDRE
JOSSELIN
André Josselin is a German photographer known for his emotional and cinematic style, capturing fleeting moments and genuine human relationships. He specializes in portrait, lifestyle and travel photography, often combining natural light with dynamic compositions. Josselin's work has been featured in campaigns for major brands and publications and demonstrates his ability to tell visual stories that touch deeply. On Instagram and in his projects, his passion for authenticity and adventure is reflected, making him a sought-after name in contemporary photography.
Andrés work is untitled and available as a print as part of our exhibition.
luc
cords
Luc Kordas is a Polish-born, New York City-based photographer who spends much of his time on the streets of New York, photographing strangers. With his street and portrait photography, he captures the raw, candid moments of urban life. His work often focuses on black and white images that highlight the emotion and intimacy of everyday scenes. He aims to use his lens to tell stories that reveal the diversity and depth of human experience in the cities he has explored. Last year, he published his first monograph, NEW YORK UNSEEN . The photograph featured in this exhibition is part of the book.
Luc's work "NEW YORK CHRONICLES" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
ilayda
dagli
Ilayda Dağlı is a multidisciplinary artist based in Frankfurt am Main, working in photography, sculpture and sound. She moves fluidly between the different disciplines, both mixing and separating them, allowing her to explore a wide range of approaches and expressions. Her work explores themes such as identity, culture and heritage, often drawing inspiration from personal and collective experiences. Currently studying at HfG Offenbach, Ilayda is continuously developing her artistic voice and experimenting with new forms and materials, combining traditional techniques with contemporary ideas.
Ilayda's work "the intimacy of silence" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
ramon
haindl
Ramon Haindl was born in a small Bavarian village and now lives and works in the Rhine-Main area of Germany. Some call it the center of Europe. He calls it home - his child was born here and the tranquility of nature is very close to him. At the heart of his work is a deep-rooted curiosity about people and our world. He loves people with a big heart and a broad smile, an open mind, warm and bright colors, sun and rain. He wants to build deep connections and real friendships with the people he works with in front of and behind the camera, creating intimacy, sensitivity and subtle energy in still and moving images.
Ramon's work "Company - Rita & Peng" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
florian schUeppel
Florian Schüppel is a snapshot enthusiast and owl lover from Darmstadt, Germany - the most important city you've probably never heard of. He studied media system design (a fancy phrase for "I had no idea what to do with my life") and somehow landed a scholarship to the Danish School of Photojournalism. This twist of fate led him to photography. He's been capturing people's awkward, entertaining moments since 2008. Now based in Hamburg, he survives on overpriced coffee and unpredictable weather, making a living by taking random but priceless snapshots.
Florian's work "Dulce-de-Moras" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
janik
sam
Janik Sam started picking up a camera in 2013 to capture moments with friends and document skateboarding in his hometown. Photography is also a big part of his free time and of course his freelance work on the side. But instead of focusing on fashion, like in his job at Asphaltgold, he mainly focuses on portraits and landscape photography.
Janik's work "Scala dei Turchi, 2019" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
marian
reuter
For Marian Reuter, photography is a spiritual practice in which he captures fleeting, beautiful moments. Switching to analog film has made him more mindful, he has slowed down and asked himself: "Is this moment worth capturing?" At Asphaltgold, he has spent eight years expanding streetwear photography and connecting street culture with authentic moments.
Marian's work "Humblebee" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
VLADA
SCHOLKINA
Vlada, 29, an artist from Ukraine, studies photography at the Offenbach University of Art and Design. Her photographic journey began at the Lette Verein in Berlin. Studying in Offenbach allows her to freely develop her creative expression. Her works focus on social connections and explore the relationship between her and the people in her society. With her photography, she wants to create a platform that serves as a bridge to understanding and promotes dialogue about social interaction.
Vlada's work "Tabu" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
John
wesley
John Wesley C. Viloria's nickname is Wesley and he was nine years old when he took the picture “Play With Me” in our first project in 2016. He lives with his family in Manila in the Olandes Marikina district. He is now attending high school there with the help of his photography. His biggest role model is his father, who is a basketball player. That's why Wesley himself dreams of becoming a professional basketball player one day. Because this is so important to him, he captured this picture at exactly the right moment.
John's work "Play With Me" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
niclas
lenhard
Niclas is a self-taught, multidisciplinary director, cinematographer and photographer based in Frankfurt am Main. With a deep love for image-driven storytelling, his work moves between the fields of short film, documentary, music and advertising. Influenced by culture, he believes that even the smallest ideas are worth telling.
Niclas' work "Flashed Faces" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
CARLOS
IDUN-TAWIAH
Carlos Idun-Tawiah (born 1997) is a Ghanaian photographer and filmmaker based in Accra, Ghana. Inspired by the Black Archives, he seeks to explore and reinterpret the evolving landscapes of Black life by blurring the lines between fiction and non-fiction, past and present, the real and the desirable. His work often centers on themes of youth, community, friendship, faith, hope and love. Through his fictionalized photo stories, Idun-Tawiah aims to celebrate Black beauty and joy and tell the African story with sincerity and grace.
Carlos' work "Father's Street" is part of the Humanhood Exhibition, but is not available as a print.
STEPHIE
BROWN
Stephie Braun is a photographer & visual artist whose work breaks down the boundaries between fashion photography, art and storytelling. In 2016 she studied Fine Art Photography at the London College of Communication & received the Talent Award from German VOGUE at the same time as completing her bachelor's degree in 2019. Her work is known from advertising campaigns & editorials, often with prominent personalities. Her first photo book 'OPAQUE' was published in 2022. Today she is one of the leading photo artists of her generation & is represented by SCHIERKE.HOTTAS.
Photo by Mike Kipper
MARTIN
NELL
Hello, I'm Martin Nell, also known as MALO - a photographer and art director from Frankfurt. My passion for photography and film led me into the VFX industry, where I developed a keen eye for detail on projects like The Mandalorian . I have been part of the Asphaltgold team since 2022 and can channel my creativity into exciting projects. At the same time, I remain closely connected to the music scene and capture artists on and behind the stage, always with the aim of telling authentic stories through my lens.
paul
Hüttemann
Paul Hüttemann is 31 and from Charlottenburg. In 2017 he discovered his passion for photography and video. A year later he accompanied Lena Meyer-Landrut for a whole year and developed his documentary style in the process. Since then he has accompanied tours, documented the Olympic Games for Team D and published his own travel magazines with his wife. He considers it the greatest privilege to experience all of this through the camera.
Paul's work "Svatantrata" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
MEKLIT
FEKADU
Meklit Fekadu Tsige is a Berlin-based fashion and portrait photographer known for her visual storytelling and natural approach. She advocates for greater diversity in fashion and commercial photography, both in front of and behind the camera. Her portraits focus on identity, the body and feminist issues, showing women as strong and confident. Her vibrant style has led to collaborations with brands such as Nike, H&M and Reebok. She draws inspiration from the music, the people around her and the rich culture of her home country, Ethiopia.
Meklit's work "Christmas in Addis, 2023" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
JAN NOUKI
EHLERS
Born and raised in a culturally diverse community in Darmstadt, I learned the importance of connecting with people from all walks of life and embracing their different stories. Bilingual and artistic parents shaped my creative path early on. In my 20s, I decided not to become a musician, but a photographer. Since then, I have worked as an independent artist and contract photographer. Traveling is an important part of my work - I explore new cities or immerse myself in other cultures and am always looking for new perspectives and encounters. Currently, I do a lot of analog photography and develop my own films.
MAX
GALYS
Max Galys is a Frankfurt-born photographer with deep roots in sports photography, working as the official team photographer for Eintracht Frankfurt. With his creative approach, he always strives to create new perspectives and capture the dynamics of sport in a unique way, placing particular emphasis on capturing the emotions of the moment to make them tangible for the viewer.
Max's work "as busy as it gets." is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
GABRIELLA DREWS
Gabriella Drew, London.
Gabriella's work "Grandma's Hands" is part of the Humanhood Exhibition, but is not available as a print.
ARTISTS
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josselin
André Josselin is a German photographer known for his emotional and cinematic style, capturing fleeting moments and genuine human relationships. He specializes in portrait, lifestyle and travel photography, often combining natural light with dynamic compositions. Josselin's work has been featured in campaigns for major brands and publications and demonstrates his ability to tell visual stories that touch deeply. On Instagram and in his projects, his passion for authenticity and adventure is reflected, making him a sought-after name in contemporary photography.
Andrés work is untitled and available as a print as part of our exhibition.
carlos
idun-tawiah
Carlos Idun-Tawiah (born 1997) is a Ghanaian photographer and filmmaker based in Accra, Ghana. Inspired by the Black Archives, he seeks to explore and reinterpret the evolving landscapes of Black life by blurring the lines between fiction and non-fiction, past and present, the real and the desirable. His work often centers on themes of youth, community, friendship, faith, hope and love. Through his fictionalized photo stories, Idun-Tawiah aims to celebrate Black beauty and joy and tell the African story with sincerity and grace.
Carlos' work "Father's Street" is part of the Humanhood Exhibition, but is not available as a print.
luc
cords
Luc Kordas is a Polish-born, New York City-based photographer who spends much of his time on the streets of New York, photographing strangers. With his street and portrait photography, he captures the raw, candid moments of urban life. His work often focuses on black and white images that highlight the emotion and intimacy of everyday scenes. He aims to use his lens to tell stories that reveal the diversity and depth of human experience in the cities he has explored. Last year, he published his first monograph, NEW YORK UNSEEN . The photograph featured in this exhibition is part of the book.
Luc's work "NEW YORK CHRONICLES" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
delia
tree
Delia Baum's photography offers an emotional and authentic reflection of contemporary life, capturing moments with a deep focus on real characters, the essence of human faces and the quiet beauty of life itself. Her remarkable ability to capture a reality makes the viewer feel like they are part of that moment. Her playful art shows intimacy as well as distance, fragility as well as strength. She is fascinated by her surroundings and what lies behind the obvious. Delia Baum has been living and working in Berlin since 2011.
Delia's work "Our Summer" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
ilayda
dagli
Ilayda Dağlı is a multidisciplinary artist based in Frankfurt am Main, working in photography, sculpture and sound. She moves fluidly between the different disciplines, both mixing and separating them, allowing her to explore a wide range of approaches and expressions. Her work explores themes such as identity, culture and heritage, often drawing inspiration from personal and collective experiences. Currently studying at HfG Offenbach, Ilayda is continuously developing her artistic voice and experimenting with new forms and materials, combining traditional techniques with contemporary ideas.
Ilayda's work "the intimacy of silence" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
florian
schueppel
Florian Schüppel is a snapshot enthusiast and owl lover from Darmstadt, Germany - the most important city you've probably never heard of. He studied media system design (a fancy phrase for "I had no idea what to do with my life") and somehow landed a scholarship to the Danish School of Photojournalism. This twist of fate led him to photography. He's been capturing people's awkward, entertaining moments since 2008. Now based in Hamburg, he survives on overpriced coffee and unpredictable weather, making a living by taking random but priceless snapshots.
Florian's work "Dulce-de-Moras" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
janik
sam
Janik Sam started picking up a camera in 2013 to capture moments with friends and document skateboarding in his hometown. Photography is also a big part of his free time and of course his freelance work on the side. But instead of focusing on fashion, like in his job at Asphaltgold, he mainly focuses on portraits and landscape photography.
Janik's work "Scala dei Turchi, 2019" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
Vlada
shchokina
Vlada, 29, an artist from Ukraine, studies photography at the Offenbach University of Art and Design. Her photographic journey began at the Lette Verein in Berlin. Studying in Offenbach allows her to freely develop her creative expression. Her works focus on social connections and explore the relationship between her and the people in her society. With her photography, she wants to create a platform that serves as a bridge to understanding and promotes dialogue about social interaction.
Vlada's work "Tabu" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
marian
reuter
For Marian Reuter, photography is a spiritual practice in which he captures fleeting, beautiful moments. Switching to analog film has made him more mindful, he has slowed down and asked himself: "Is this moment worth capturing?" At Asphaltgold, he has spent eight years expanding streetwear photography and connecting street culture with authentic moments.
Marian's work "Humblebee" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
John
wesley
John Wesley C. Viloria's nickname is Wesley and he was nine years old when he took the picture “Play With Me” in our first project in 2016. He lives with his family in Manila in the Olandes Marikina district. He is now attending high school there with the help of his photography. His biggest role model is his father, who is a basketball player. That's why Wesley himself dreams of becoming a professional basketball player one day. Because this is so important to him, he captured this picture at exactly the right moment.
John's work "Play With Me" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
niclas
lenhard
Niclas is a self-taught, multidisciplinary director, cinematographer and photographer based in Frankfurt am Main. With a deep love for image-driven storytelling, his work moves between the fields of short film, documentary, music and advertising. Influenced by culture, he believes that even the smallest ideas are worth telling.
Niclas' work "Flashed Faces" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
paul
huettemann
Paul Hüttemann is 31 and from Charlottenburg. In 2017 he discovered his passion for photography and video. A year later he accompanied Lena Meyer-Landrut for a whole year and developed his documentary style in the process. Since then he has accompanied tours, documented the Olympic Games for Team D and published his own travel magazines with his wife. He considers it the greatest privilege to experience all of this through the camera.
Paul's work "Svatantrata" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
ramon
haindl
Ramon Haindl was born in a small Bavarian village and now lives and works in the Rhine-Main area of Germany. Some call it the center of Europe. He calls it home - his child was born here and the tranquility of nature is very close to him. At the heart of his work is a deep-rooted curiosity about people and our world. He loves people with a big heart and a broad smile, an open mind, warm and bright colors, sun and rain. He wants to build deep connections and real friendships with the people he works with in front of and behind the camera, creating intimacy, sensitivity and subtle energy in still and moving images.
Ramon's work "Company - Rita & Peng" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
JAN NOUKI
EHLERS
Born and raised in a culturally diverse community in Darmstadt, Nouki has learned the importance of connecting with people from all walks of life and embracing their different stories. Bilingual and artistic parents shaped his creative path early on. In his 20s, he decided not to become a musician, but a photographer. Since then, he has worked as an independent artist and contract photographer. Traveling is an important part of his work - he explores new cities or immerses himself in other cultures and is always looking for new perspectives and encounters. He currently does a lot of analog photography and develops his own films.
Nouki's work "Folk Festival" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
stephie
brown
Stephie Braun is a photographer & visual artist whose work breaks down the boundaries between fashion photography, art and storytelling. In 2016 she studied Fine Art Photography at the London College of Communication & received the Talent Award from German VOGUE at the same time as completing her bachelor's degree in 2019. Her work is known from advertising campaigns & editorials, often with prominent personalities. Her first photo book 'OPAQUE' was published in 2022. Today she is one of the leading photo artists of her generation & is represented by SCHIERKE.HOTTAS.
Photo by Mike Kipper
Stephie's work "New York City Ice Breakers" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
martin
nell
Martin Nell, also known as MALO, is a photographer and art director from Frankfurt. His passion for photography and film led him into the VFX industry, where he developed a keen eye for detail on projects such as The Mandalorian. He has been part of the Asphaltgold team since 2022 and can channel his creativity into exciting projects. At the same time, he remains closely connected to the music scene and captures artists on and off stage, always with the aim of telling authentic stories through his lens.
Martin's work "City Shadows Take a Break" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
meklit
fekadu
Meklit Fekadu Tsige is a Berlin-based fashion and portrait photographer known for her visual storytelling and natural approach. She advocates for greater diversity in fashion and commercial photography, both in front of and behind the camera. Her portraits focus on identity, the body and feminist issues, showing women as strong and confident. Her vibrant style has led to collaborations with brands such as Nike, H&M and Reebok. She draws inspiration from the music, the people around her and the rich culture of her home country, Ethiopia.
Meklit's work "Christmas in Addis, 2023" is available as a print as part of our exhibition.
GABRIELLA
DREW
Gabriella Drew, London.
Gabriella's work "Grandma's Hands" is part of the Humanhood Exhibition, but is not available as a print.
max
galys
Max Galys is a Frankfurt-born photographer with deep roots in sports photography, working as the official team photographer for Eintracht Frankfurt. With his creative approach, he always strives to create new perspectives and capture the dynamics of sport in a unique way, placing particular emphasis on capturing the emotions of the moment in order to make them tangible for the viewer.
Max's work "as busy as it gets." is available as a print as part of our exhibition.