"Many of Wolfgang Stahr's cityscapes are closer to painting than photography; some, with their vast areas and precisely placed color accents, evoke Color Field painting, while many others resemble the works of de Chirico and Edward Hopper: the surreal, early light breathes a spell into the streets." — Niklas Maak

Having relocated from Berlin to Frankfurt in 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, Wolfgang Stahr wandered the city with a keen, observant eye. His photographs, often devoid of people, capture the city’s streetscapes, urban spaces, and architectural nuances in a way that feels both intimate and unfamiliar. Together, the works create a vivid portrait of the city, revealing its pulse and providing new insights into what might otherwise seem familiar.

Wolfgang Stahr (b. 1969) grew up in Munich and studied at the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld. After spending more than two decades in Berlin, he relocated to Frankfurt. His work focuses on portraits, interiors, and the relationships between people and their environments. Stahr’s photographs are regularly featured in international magazines and have been exhibited in galleries and institutions, earning him numerous accolades, including the Grand Prix Européen de la Ville de Vevey.