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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the North — A Musical Exchange in Pyongyang
READ MORE: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the North — A Musical Exchange in PyongyangOrchestral Manoeuvres in the North — documenting a musical exchange I traveled from Seoul to document the visit of the Munich Chamber Orchestra to Pyongyang. The result is a short documentary titled Orchestral Manoeuvres in the North, which observes a rare cultural exchange between German and North Korean musicians. The setting The Munich Chamber Orchestra visited Pyongyang under the […]
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the North on German Television
READ MORE: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the North on German TelevisionOrchestral Manoeuvres in the North — television broadcast I was invited by the Goethe-Institut Korea to document the visit of the Munich Chamber Orchestra to Pyongyang. The resulting documentary, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the North, was scheduled for broadcast on 3sat on December 17, airing between 7:20 and 8:00 pm as part of the program KULTURZEIT. Making the film I directed and filmed the documentary myself. […]
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Arirang TV Interview on Orchestral Manoeuvres in the North
READ MORE: Arirang TV Interview on Orchestral Manoeuvres in the NorthOrchestral Manoeuvres in the North — television interview and film I was invited to speak on Korea Today on ARIRANG TV. The interview aired on Friday, December 7, between 7 and 8 am. During the conversation, I spoke about traveling to North Korea and about the practical and ethical challenges of filming a musical project in a highly controlled environment. […]
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Urban Island — Featured on PROMO NEWS
READ MORE: Urban Island — Featured on PROMO NEWSUrban Island on PROMO NEWS Urban Island was featured on PROMO NEWS, a platform curated by David Knight, founder of BUG and editorial director of the UK Music Video Awards. PROMO NEWS focuses on music video and moving-image work and regularly highlights projects that move between established formats. In this context, Urban Island was presented as a film […]
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Photographing Underwood International College at Yonsei University
READ MORE: Photographing Underwood International College at Yonsei UniversityUnderwood International College — photographing an academic environment Located in Seoul, Underwood International College (UIC)forms part of Yonsei University. I was commissioned to photograph the campus and its academic environment, focusing on how architecture, learning, and everyday life intersect. My approach to this project grew out of long-term work in architectural and urban photography. Earlier recognition, including the […]
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Urban Island Wins Audience Award at Premiers Courts
READ MORE: Urban Island Wins Audience Award at Premiers CourtsUrban Island — Audience Award at Premiers Courts Urban Island received the Audience Award at the Premiers Courts. The film received around 70 percent of the audience votes. The screening marked an important moment for the project and confirmed that the film resonated with viewers beyond its original context. The film was developed together with Namhui Park and is set […]
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Urban Island at Premiers Courts Film Festival in France
READ MORE: Urban Island at Premiers Courts Film Festival in FranceUrban Island — screening at Premiers Courts URBAN ISLAND was selected for the official program of the Premiers Courts, where it screened on November 21. The film sits between documentary and music video and was developed together with Namhui Park. It is set to the song Varúð by SIGUR RÓS. The film follows a homeless man in his forties who has […]
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Lose Against You by Nana D — Music Video
READ MORE: Lose Against You by Nana D — Music VideoLose Against You — music video I worked as cinematographer on the music video for Lose Against You, a track by Austrian singer-songwriter Nana D. The video was directed by Max von Lux. Together, we set out to translate the mood of the song into a visual narrative that stays close to its emotional core. Collaboration and approach From […]
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Fremdungen — Urban Nature at Galerie Weisser Elefant
READ MORE: Fremdungen — Urban Nature at Galerie Weisser ElefantFremdungen — group exhibition in Berlin On October 20, I presented my photographic series URBAN NATURE as part of the group exhibition Fremdungen at GALERIE WEISSER ELEFANT. The exhibition opened at 7 pm and ran until November 17, with visiting hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 1–7 pm, at Auguststraße 21 in Berlin. The exhibition brought together works by Wolfram Hahn, […]
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Hooked — Short Film by Stuart Howe
READ MORE: Hooked — Short Film by Stuart HoweHooked — festival recognition Hooked directed by Stuart Howe, received the Best Drama Award at the 7th The Smalls International Film Festival in London in 2012. The film also received the festival’s Grand Prize, which included marketing and distribution support provided by Emerse and Videoseeding. I worked on the film as director of photography. The recognition marked an important moment for […]
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Urban Island — Observing Life at the Edge of the City Seoul
READ MORE: Urban Island — Observing Life at the Edge of the City SeoulUrban Island — observing life at the margins URBAN ISLAND is a short music-driven documentary I developed together with Namhui Park, based on the song Varúð by SIGUR RÓS. The film follows the daily life of a homeless man who has lived on the streets of Seoul for many years. He is part of a small group living near the train […]
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Urban Island at Culture Station Seoul 284
READ MORE: Urban Island at Culture Station Seoul 284Urban Island — premiere at Culture Station Seoul 284 On September 12, 2012, URBAN ISLAND premiered as part of the group exhibition LIFE: A User’s Manual at CULTURE STATION SEOUL 284. The exhibition opened at 5 pm and ran until November 4. The film was developed together with Namhui Park and uses music by SIGUR RÓS. The exhibition context Culture […]
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German Pavilion at Yeosu Expo — Photographic Documentation
READ MORE: German Pavilion at Yeosu Expo — Photographic DocumentationGerman Pavilion — Expo 2012 Yeosu I was commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology together with Hamburg Messe und Congress to photograph the German Pavilion at Expo 2012 Yeosu. The assignment focused on documenting how the pavilion translated scientific content into an accessible spatial experience. Architecture and concept The pavilion explored the theme The […]
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TEDx Seoul — Photography and Film Work
READ MORE: TEDx Seoul — Photography and Film WorkTEDx Seoul — PLATFORM I was invited to speak at TEDx SeoUL, where the theme of the event was PLATFORM. The invitation gave me the opportunity to present recent photography and film projects and to reflect on how creative work can function as a platform for observation and exchange. The context of TEDx Seoul TEDx Seoul […]
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Warehouse Seoul in INTERIORS Print Edition
READ MORE: Warehouse Seoul in INTERIORS Print EditionWarehouse Seoul in INTERIORS My photographs of Warehouse were featured in the July 2012 issue of INTERIORS (Vol. 310, pp. 94–106). The publication focused on the redesigned interior of the pub and restaurant, which was founded by Jason Choi and recently reworked by American designer William Craig and German architect Ralf Zabel. I was commissioned to document the new interior and translate the […]
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Documenting the Russian Pavilion at Yeosu Expo
READ MORE: Documenting the Russian Pavilion at Yeosu ExpoRussian Pavilion — Expo 2012 Yeosu At Expo 2012 Yeosu, I photographed the Russian Pavilion. Among the many national pavilions, it stood out through its strong visual presence and its focus on culture, performance, and national identity. I was invited to document both the architecture and the events surrounding Russia’s National Day. Inside the pavilion The pavilion […]
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DESIGNNET Feature — Photography and Film Work in Seoul
READ MORE: DESIGNNET Feature — Photography and Film Work in SeoulDESIGNNET feature — Seoul through my work In the June 2012 issue of DESIGNNET (Vol. 177, pp. 36–41), my work was featured in a print interview and image selection. The article brings together photography and film projects that reflect how I observe and work within Seoul. The feature looks at my practice as a cinematographer, director of […]
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Documenting the Swedish Pavilion at Yeosu Expo
READ MORE: Documenting the Swedish Pavilion at Yeosu ExpoSwedish Pavilion — Expo 2012 Yeosu At Expo 2012 Yeosu, the Swedish Pavilion focused on environmental responsibility and sustainable thinking. I photographed the National Day Ceremony at the pavilion, documenting how Sweden presented its ideas around sustainability within the wider Expo context. Presenting environmental values The Swedish Pavilion reflected Sweden’s long-term focus on environmental issues. Designed […]
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Photography and Film at the Parallel-Lab Seoul Conference
READ MORE: Photography and Film at the Parallel-Lab Seoul ConferenceBorio-Lab — urban research and liminal space I was invited to present my work at the Seoul conference of Borio-Lab, formerly known as Parallel-Lab. The laboratory was founded by Géraldine Borio and is based in Hong Kong. Its work focuses on architectural research and urban conditions in Asian cities, with a particular interest in spaces that sit between […]
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Documenting the GS Caltex Pavilion by Atelier Brueckner
READ MORE: Documenting the GS Caltex Pavilion by Atelier BruecknerGS Caltex Pavilion — Yeosu Expo I photographed the GS Caltex Pavilion at the Yeosu Expo in South Korea. The project was commissioned by the German architecture studio Atelier Brueckner, who designed the pavilion as part of the Expo’s focus on energy and the future. My role was to document the architecture and translate its ideas into still images. First […]