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Joachim Schmeisser

German, b. 1958

Joachim Schmeisser is best known for his major photographic series, which he did in East Africa – his iconic portraits of Elephants – especially the Orphan Elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya. He started this project in 2009 during a stopover on a trip to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda and the Hadzabe in Tanzania. Everything changed once he found himself surrounded by these baby elephants and his short travel break turned into a wonderful friendship and terrific project. It is still ongoing even today and has become a matter close to his heart. In 2012, Schmeisser won the prestigious Hasselblad Award for this work. In 2017, his book Elephants in Heaven was launched by the German Publisher TeNeues and sold out within 4 months. He feels like this work for him is an unprecedented example of the perfect balance between creating an icon and working with an icon. Art Editor Fridey Mickel of the TAZ Berlin about his work and Matthias Harder, Chief curator of the Helmut Newton Foundation Berlin speaks in his foreword about him as a man of conviction with an ecological, visual approach. He gives something back to the land and ultimately infects us with his enthusiasm for the elephants. He intends to show the beauty and uniqueness of our planet and to increase sensitivity for a topic that concerns us all. He sees the photos of the elephants as portraits of individuals, who are our equals – far removed from spectacular wildlife photography. What interests him is what lies beneath the surface, out of sight, the quiet yet intense encounters. He would like everyone to see the images as a window into a fascinating world, where everything is connected to everything else. Protecting this nature is our most important mission.

Dust III, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, color photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Edition 15 More sizes on request For several days I went out with these baby elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to the bush in Tsavo East, Kenya. Together with their ke...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser

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Archival Pigment

The Magnificent Seven, Kenya
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 1/7, rare handmade platinum palladium print. Includes black frame. For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating except...
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2010s Joachim Schmeisser

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Platinum

Lord of the Land, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Edition No. 4/12 image size 28 x 28 cm signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass Portrait of a male Lion in Kenya, Masai Mara. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser

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Archival Pigment

Giraffe in grass, Giraffe, animal, Africa, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Edition No. 7/12 image size 28,5 x 35,6 cm signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass A giraffe is lying in the tall grass in front of Mount Kenya. Joachim Schmeisse...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser

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Archival Pigment

Born a Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A big majestic male lion lying proud in the savannah. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are amon...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser

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Archival Pigment

Patience, contemporary, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A Portrait of big majestic male lion lying in the sun. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are amon...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser

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Archival Pigment

Alliance I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A Cheetah family lies on a termite hut and watch out for food. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser

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Archival Pigment

Into the Light, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A big majestic male lion is looking into the sun. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser

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Archival Pigment

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