About Kristian Schuller
Kristian Schuller, born in 1970 in Romania, is one of the most renowned contemporary fashion photographers. Growing up surrounded by art and culture—his father was a dramaturge and director, his mother an art teacher—Schuller was inspired from a young age to escape the gray monotony of communist life. Moving to Germany, he studied fashion design under Vivienne Westwood and photography with the legendary German fashion photographer and art collector F.C. Gundlach. His distinctive style, characterized by a play of light and color, quickly gained recognition. Schuller has worked with prestigious fashion magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, and became a star in his own right as a sharp-tongued juror on Heidi Klum’s “Germany’s Next Top Model.”
Together with his wife and creative partner Peggy Schuller, Kristian creates powerful visual compositions and dreamy scenes, blending fashion and art in a fascinating synthesis. Peggy’s costumes and input are integral to his creations. His artistic evolution is rapid, merging the real and the perfect with painterly elements to create surreal and mysterious worlds.
The Kristian Schuller Grand Show
This summer, the Kristian Schuller Grand Show in Graz promises to be a highlight, featuring 115 large-format photographs by the famous fashion photographer. Organized by Atelier Jungwirth, Messe Graz, and Kristian Schuller himself, the exhibition opened May 23rd and will run until August 31, 2024. Following the success of the Steve McCurry exhibition in 2021, this new collaboration with Messe Congress Graz presents Schuller’s colorful worlds in grand formats of 2 x 3 meters and 3 x 4.5 meters, with the images displayed floating and backlit to emphasize their power and magical moments.
Visitors can expect opulent and vibrant images alongside more minimalistic works from the last 20 years. Each photograph tells a vivid and dynamic story, with Schuller’s unique visual language evident in his sensitive and intense portraits of Sharon Stone, Cate Blanchett, Heidi Klum, Penélope Cruz, and others.
The New scan.art Audio Guide
The Kristian Schuller exhibition in Graz also marks a significant step in integrating art with innovative technology, thanks to the Graz-based company scan.art. Their cutting-edge image recognition software provides audio and text descriptions of the artworks directly to visitors’ smartphones without the need for downloads or registration. This modern technology transforms the way art is experienced, offering deeper insights into the artistic background of each piece.
Kristian Schuller himself provides personal audio commentary for each image, bringing his artworks to life and sharing fascinating information about their creation and meaning. This feature adds an extra dimension to the exhibition, making it a unique experience in the German-speaking world.
Back to the Roots for scan.art
Having established its innovative platform at numerous international art fairs, such as World Art Dubai, World Art Saudi, and the Florence Biennale, scan.art is now bringing its technology back to its hometown of Graz. The inclusion of their software in this exhibition is a milestone for the company, underscoring their commitment to providing innovative solutions in the art world.
“We are thrilled to support a significant exhibition in our hometown of Graz after numerous successful appearances at international art fairs,” said Gottfried Eisenberger, CEO of scan.art. “Kristian Schuller is undoubtedly an outstanding figure in the world of photography. His works speak a unique language—especially with scan.art. We look forward to collaborating with him and delighting visitors with his fascinating audio commentary directly on their smartphones. With scan.art, art becomes not only tangible but also personal and immediate.”
A Unique Visual Experience
The Kristian Schuller Grand Show occupies 2,200 square meters of exhibition space, with Schuller’s images presented in a way that underscores their strength. From lush and vibrant pictures to more subdued works, every photograph tells a lively and dynamic story. The advance ticket sales began on April 20, 2024, and the exhibition is expected to attract more than 30.000 art enthusiasts from around the globe.
Don’t miss this extraordinary visual and auditory journey at the Messe Graz, where the fusion of fashion photography and cutting-edge technology offers an unparalleled art experience.
More Information
Tickets for the Kristian Schuller Grand Show: www.oeticket.at
Official Kristian Schuller Grand Show Website: www.atelierjungwirth.com
scan.art Website: www.scan.art
