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«Originally trained as an architect, German-born Henning von Berg has been working exclusively as a photographer since 1997. Von Berg controversially photographed six naked men in the new glass dome of the parliament ‘Reichstag’ in 1999. … He has exhibited in both, Germany and the United States. He specializes in group shots, which he often sets in architectural and frequently industrial locations, creating a contrast between the warm softness of the bodies and the cold roughness of the buildings. … There is a great deal of intentional humour in Von Berg’s work.» Phil Braham (London, England). Author of: NAKED MEN - A Celebration of the male nude from 90 of the world's greatest photographers (Thunder Mouth Press, NYC, New York with Quarto Publishing, London, England), and writer for a number of photographic journals and magazines. |
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«Henning von Berg’s training as an architect is evident in his stylized photographs of naked bodies arranged in structural settings. His models often appear in startlingly symmetrical poses or groupings that suggest mysterious rituals… Abandoned industrial spaces and futuristic costumes make these images feel like documents of some long-lost, burned-out civilization. Von Berg recently made headlines across Europe when he photographed six nude men in the ‘Reichstag’ (the German parliament building) and on the streets of Berlin. He divides his time among Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Berlin.» David Leddick (Paris, France and Miami, Florida). Author of: MALE NUDE (Taschen Verlag, Cologne, Germany) and MALE NUDE NOW – New visions for the 21st century (Rizzoli-Universe, NYC, New York), and other photography books. |
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«Noted photographer Henning von Berg is the guy whose photos of 6 nude men in the German parliament “Reichstag” made the front pages of numerous international newspapers. Famous for bizarre group shoots in unique locations, the former architect likes to combine bodies & buildings. He took his first nude photos at the tender age of 12 and today, the 6'5" tall giant has earned worldwide recognition as a trend setter and a fearless lensman. He is willing to break all the rules to achieve startling photos of women and men in great settings, both public and private. His artistic motto is: "Provocative photos for people who understand the fine difference between sexuality and sensuality!" To date, the work of ‘HvB photography’ is known on all five continents.» IN Hollywood Magazine (Los Angeles, California) |
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«You really can feel Henning von Berg’s preferences for strong forms and classical motifs. Frequently he is playing with the harsh contrasts of surfaces, like rough materials and smooth skin. Surprisingly he finds new interpretations for old themes. In his very unique imagery you will see the familiar change into the unexpected. And often, some viewers will need a period of time to revaluate the work and understand the cynical humour.» Giulio Galoppo for Babilonia Magazine (Milan, Italy) |
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«Germans are routinely satirized as a nation of get-your-kick-off-at-the-drop-of-a-hat naturists, and on the evidence of Henning von Berg’s photographic oeuvre, there might be some truth to it. The last male descendent in an old German dynasty took his first nude portraits at the age of 12, studied engineering, and started photography as a second profession at 35. Since than he has established a high international profile, notably for his group studies in unique locations. The photograph “Stairway” is part of a series entitled“Factory Boyz” in an abandoned factory in Cologne. In a Von Berg’ian twist, the building was demolished two weeks later to make way for the city’s new police HQ. In 1999, Von Berg caused something of a stir when he snapped six naked men in Germany’s new seat of power, the Norman Forster-revamped Reichstag building. The series made the front pages of newspapers worldwide.» Richard Waller for Blue Magazine (Sydney, Australia) |