In both his editorial and fine-art photography, Juergen Teller is renowned for capturing his subjects in candid, often deliberately unpolished moments that foreground authenticity over idealization. Rejecting conventional notions of glamour, he embraces rawness and immediacy, frequently employing unconventional angles, direct flash, and stark lighting to heighten a sense of intimacy and spontaneity. Teller is also known for eschewing digital retouching, allowing imperfections to remain as integral elements of his visual language.His work has appeared in leading international publications such as W, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair, while his photographs have been exhibited widely in major cultural centers including New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, and Berlin. Teller’s work is held in prominent institutional collections, including the Centre Pompidou, the International Center of Photography in New York, and the National Portrait Gallery in London. Alongside his editorial and exhibition practice, he has created influential fashion campaigns for brands such as Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, and Saint Laurent, and has also expanded his practice into filmmaking.

Juergen Teller

German

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Artist

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Boris and Vita Mikhailov, Berlin