About
Tim Petersen’s first introduction to photography was in his father’s studio, which was opened in the 70s during a pivotal time for Germany’s emerging photography industry. Petersen started his own studio in Hamburg at the age of 22 and quickly became fascinated by the New York subculture scene. At the time, notorious and underground fashion magazines like “Interview”, “Details” and “Arude” viewed style as a statement; an attempt to express the feelings of a generation. After moving to New York Petersen got deeply engaged in that editorial scene and this is where he found and developed his unique artistic style.
His background in fashion photography influences his photos, displaying a classic golden ratio while telling stories and raising questions that transcend the photo itself.
Petersen had his first solo exhibition in 1996, kick-starting a successful career in fashion photography and he focused on work for top fashion magazine and fashion houses. Throughout the years, he continued developing independent passion projects, which have gained importance in recent years, resulting in a series of solo shows. In 2022, his work became part of the prestigious “Kelterborn Collection.”
Publications (selected):
Vogue (Italian, US, France, Germany, Spain)
Vanity Fair (US, Italian, Germany)
Harper’s Bazaar (US, German, Turkey)
DIE ZEIT (Germany)
ELLE (France, Germany, South Africa)
ICON (France, Germany)
AMICA (Italian, Germany)
Tattler (British)
Marie Claire (France, Mexico)
Wallpaper, Surface, London Times, New York Times, Stern
Exhibitions (selected):
1996 “Nepal on Paper” solo show Lewin Gallery, Hamburg
2003 “AIDS” group show Deichtorhallen, Hamburg
2004 “Humane Society” group show Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York
2008 “Sugar” group show Crooma, Munich
2008 “Ich habe einen Traum” group show Goethe Institute, Paris
2011 “Carmen: A Life in Fashion” group show College of Fashion, London
2013 “Humane Society” group show Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York
2015 “The Reflected Eye” group show Dune Studio, New York
2021 “Condé Nast - Hearst” group show PWPL, New York
2021 “An Alternate View” solo show Wilhelmhallen, Berlin
2022 “Digital Shift” solo show Kameliterkloster, Frankfurt
2022 “Mensch Rudy” solo show Galerie Orange, Tegernsee
2022 “Digital Shift” solo show Muma Gallery, Hamburg
2023 “Couture Transfer” solo show Sofitel, Frankfurt
2023 “Ghostly Appearance” group show Atellier Schauwecker, Berlin
2023 “Couture Transfer” solo show Muma Gallery, Hamburg
2024 “Secret Garden” group show Atellier Schauwecker, Berlin
2024 “New York Personal” solo show Muma Gallery, Hamburg