The wonderful illustrated book “Call it Corona” was published in mid-October 2023, which also features works from my “Corona Chronicles” series. Lockdowns, event and travel restrictions – the corona pandemic has shaped everyday life in Germany for two years. How did people experience this exceptional time? 89 photographers searched for answers with their cameras in order to give meaning and structure to their forcedly suspended professional lives. The result is documentary and conceptual works that deal with the exceptional situation at the time from different perspectives: They show abandoned streets and squares, the challenges in the clinics, the exhaustion of those helping, or provide intimate insights into everyday family life. Sometimes they face the harsh reality with humour.
Available in bookshops, online and directly via www.callitcorona.com, the book is in German, but the pictures speak for themselves.
Mitte Oktober 2023 erschien der wunderbare Bildband “Call it Corona”, in dem auch Arbeiten aus meiner “Corona Chronicles” Serie zu sehen sind.
Lockdowns, Veranstaltungs- und Reisebeschränkungen – die Corona-Pandemie hat den Alltag in Deutschland über zwei Jahre hinweg geprägt. Wie haben die Menschen diese Ausnahmezeit erlebt? 89 Fotograf:innen (fast alles FREELENS-Mitglieder) aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum haben sich mit ihrer Kamera auf die Suche nach Antworten gemacht, um ihrem zwangsweise stillgelegten Berufsleben Sinn und Struktur zu geben.
Entstanden sind dokumentarische und konzeptionelle Arbeiten, die sich aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven mit der damaligen Ausnahmesituation auseinandersetzen: Sie zeigen verlassene Straßen und Plätze, die Herausforderungen in den Kliniken, die Erschöpfung der Helfenden oder geben intime Einblicke in den Familienalltag. Mitunter begegnen sie der harten Realität auch mit Humor.
Enthalten sind ein Essay von Autor und Journalist Johannes von Dohnanyi und Nachworte von Panikrocker Udo Lindenberg und FREELENS-Geschäftsführerin Heike Ollertz.
DEUTSCH / ENGLISH BELOW Dank meiner wundervollen Studentinnen und Studenten der Online Schule für Gestaltung (OfG), wo ich Fotografie unterrichte, wurde ich für den Titel “Tutorin des Jahres für Fernstudiengänge” nominiert. Was für eine Ehre! Herzlichen Dank.
Nun haben die Wahlen begonnen und bis zum 12. September 2023 könnt ihr dort eure/n Lieblings-Tutor/in wählen.
Insgesamt 44 Tutorinnen und Tutoren treten in diesem Jahr das Rennen um den Titel an, der vom Bundesverband der Fernstudienanbieter e.V. ausgeschrieben ist.
Happy Voting!
Thanks to my wonderful students at Online School for Design (OfG), where I teach photography, I got nominated for the title “Lecturer of the Year for Online Studies”. What an honour! Thank you very much!
A retreat for women from 30th Sep to 6th Oct 2023 at Mill.Space, in Almería, Spain
Today I would like to speak about my upcoming retreat, even though it is not directly related to photography. But it is definitely related to creativity, as spending time in serene nature and connecting to oneself helps immensely with re-activating our creative thinking.
One week of soul nourishing practices like yoga, meditation, breathwork, circle work, rituals, conscious dance and sound healing. The incredible nature of Cabo de Gata National Park, Andalusia will support us with its pure energy. Community, connection, playfulness.
– 3 healthy vegetarian meals a day
– 7 days, 6 nights filled with soul nourishing activities
This enchanting space is perfect for an intimate retreat in nature, where the participant number is limited to a maximum of eight women. The empowering practice circle with its natural energetic qualities is a perfect haven to do circle work and create close connections and community. This unique space connects us with the elements and the rhythm of nature, taking us back to a natural and healthy biorhythm.The theme of the retreat will be “Abundance of the Heart – Love and Compassion in all its forms”.
It’s time to fill your cup! This is an amazing opportunity to realign your intentions and come back home to yourself in a stunning location. If this resonates with you, please email me to info@claudiawiens.com
I have opened my treasure boxes, tataaa. Prints, books, postcards! In January 1999 I had my very first solo photo exhibition in Dortmund, Germany, showing my work about Tuareg in Algeria, where I had been travelling in 1998. Since then, I had countless solo and group exhibitions in museums, galleries and cultural institutes around the world. Obviously not all pictures get sold, and my cupboards are filled with framed and unframed, and even hand printed photos from all those years. As it is a pity to have beautiful photos stored in dark boxes, I have decided to offer my work for extremely affordable prices so they can bring joy to other people. Below you find a selection of framed photos, but also hand printed by me, unframed photos. Almost all of them exist only once, and will never exist again in this form. Photographed on film and printed by me in a lab in Germany.
I also have lots of BIG PRINTS from various exhibitions, for example women’s football. Especially those could also be perfect for offices, kindergartens, schools, NGOs, hospitals. Please get in touch if this interests you.
There are also beautiful post cards.
Ich habe meine Schatzkisten geöffnet, tataaaa… Fotodrucke, Bücher, Postkarten! Im Januar 1999 hatte ich meine allererste Einzelfotoausstellung in Dortmund, und zeigte meine Bilder über Tuareg in Algerien, wohin ich 1998 gereist war. Seitdem hatte ich unzählige Einzel- und Gruppenausstellungen in Museen, Galerien und Kulturinstituten weltweit. Natürlich wurden nicht alle Bilder verkauft, und meine Schränke sind gefüllt mit gerahmten und ungerahmten und sogar handgedruckten Fotos aus all diesen Jahren. Da es schade ist, schöne Fotos in dunklen Kisten aufzubewahren, habe ich mich entschlossen, meine Arbeiten zu sehr erschwinglichen Preisen abzugeben, damit sie anderen Menschen Freude bereiten können. Nachfolgend findest Du eine Auswahl an gerahmten Fotos, und auch von mir selbst im Labor entwickelte, ungerahmte Fotos. Fast alle sind ein Unikat. Die wird es so nie wieder geben, da ich nicht mehr im Labor Bilder entwickeln werde.
Dann habe ich auch noch viele richtig große Bilder, komplette Ausstellungen. Zum Beispiel zum Thema Frauenfussball. Besonders diese könnten auch perfekt für Büros, Kindergärten, Schulen, NGOs, Pflegeeinrichtungen sein. Falls Dich das interessiert, schicke mir bitte eine Email.
Wunderschöne Postkarten gibt es auch.
Postcards
Postcards with a white frame. The image has a glossy finish to it. 1€ per card.
Postcards, thick, heavy beautiful art paper, 1,50€ per card, with envelope
Postcards, light, glossy paper, 1€ per card
Photos printed by me
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A5, 10€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A5, 10€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A5, 10€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A5, 10€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A4, 17€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A4, 17€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A4, 17€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Photos hand printed in a lab by me, size approximately A3, 25€
Fine Art Prints without Frame
SPAIN, SEVILLA: Michael Portillo explores Seville
Fine art paper, 100% cotton, pearl finishing, 20 x 15 cm, 30€ (instead of 60€)
Fine art paper, 100% cotton, pearl finishing, 20 x 15 cm, 30€ (instead of 60€)
Fine art paper, 100% cotton, pearl finishing, 20 x 15 cm, 30€ (instead of 60€)
Fine art paper, 100% cotton, pearl finishing, A4, 45€ (instead of 89€)
Fine art paper, 100% cotton, pearl finishing, A4, 45€ (instead of 89€)
Framed Photos
From 20,00 euros to 119,00 euros. The photos are printed on 100% cotton fine art papers, framed with acid free passe-partouts in a handmade wooden frame. The only thing you have to do is put a nail in the wall. The prices are for the framed image, plus postage/shipping.
Size/Größe: 21cm x 26 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 39,00 EurosSize/Größe: 21cm x 26 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 39,00 EurosSize/Größe: 21cm x 26 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 39,00 EurosSize/Größe: 21cm x 26 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 39,00 EurosSize/Größe: 21cm x 26 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 39,00 Euros.
Size/Größe: 13 cm x 18 cm, Lambda Print Fuji Crystal DP II on aludibond, Price/Preis per image: 20 euros
Size/Größe: 42 cm x 32 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 75,00 EurosSize/Größe: 42 cm x 32 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 75,00 EurosSize/Größe: 42 cm x 32 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 75,00 EurosSize/Größe: 42 cm x 32 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 75,00 EurosSize/Größe: 42 cm x 32 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 75,00 EurosSize/Größe: 42 cm x 32 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 75,00 EurosSize/Größe: 42 cm x 32 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 75,00 EurosSize/Größe: 42 cm x 32 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 75,00 EurosSize/Größe: 54 cm x 44 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 119,00 EurosSize/Größe: 54 cm x 44 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 119,00 EurosSize/Größe: 54 cm x 44 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 119,00 EurosSize/Größe: 54 cm x 44 cm, Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper, Price/Preis: 119,00 Euros
Earlier this year (2021), I had the opportunity to backpack a whole month through one of the most magical places of our planet: SINAI !! Now finally on my blog and website. Magazines out there, if you are looking for a story about SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, please reach out to me. Photos and text available. During the Corona pandemic, it became clear for many people that we have lost close contact to nature and also that many of us need to slow down and concentrate on the really important and essential things in life. The Sinai Peninsula, Egypt is one of the few places on our planet where we still can find vast untouched areas, like the desert and the mountains, that offer the opportunity to (re)connect with nature in a profound way. And what could be better than hiking in magical mountains or to get really slow and contemplative during a desert trip without any car, just on foot or on top of a camel? My trip began in a tiny straw beach hut a few kilometres north of Nuweiba. Then it took me deep into the desert in the heart of Sinai, accompanied by an experienced Bedouin desert guide. Lastly, I found my way to St Catharine village, from where I hiked different mountain trails every day until my legs couldn’t take it any more.
Sinai Desert – Wadi Ghazala
“Just remember the way you are walking and you will find your way back,” my husband suggested to me as well-intentioned advice in our last call before four days of trekking in the desert and being completely out of reach. I had shared some concerns that I would suffer some kind of injury or that Soliman, the old Bedouin who would be accompanying me on the trip, could fall ill and that I would not be able to call anyone for help and would never find my way back on my own. Despite the practical advice, after only 10 minutes I had no idea where we had come from – all sense of navigation lost. But my worries quickly evaporated, on the contrary I felt great relief. Nobody could reach me anymore, my cell phone having absolutely no reception. The Earth had swallowed me whole in great swathes of sand and rock, sweeping primeval plains where no person has ever walked. And yes, these places still exist! From the moment we set off with the two packed camels and Soliman’s two dogs, my fears seemed absurd to me. With every metre that we penetrated deeper into the desert, a feeling of absolute freedom came over me. I didn’t have to make any decisions, only to walk and breath – there was only the present moment in a wide-open, breath taking desert landscape under a grandiose sky.
What happens when you leave your comfort zone? You will only know by leaving your comfort zone! One of my mantras. If there is one thing that this ongoing pandemic has shown us, it is the fact that we are not treating our planet very well and many of our life choices are not sustainable. Mass tourism is one of the sectors that not only tends to exploit nature, but also the local population who in many cases are not included in the gains. So I decided this year to go back to the roots of travelling, when it was about visiting a place and getting to know its culture and people, together with experiencing the power of nature. I wanted to move slowly with local transport, stay at places that are family run, embrace simplicity. So I packed my backpack and without any plan in mind, I travelled for a month in Sinai, Egypt.
The landscape kept changing from sand dunes to black stones, over red mountains to sandstone colored hills.With Bedouin Soliman Al Ashrab from the Mzaina tribe, 2 camels and 2 dogs did I walk for four days through the desert close to Wadi Ghazala. Soliman baked fresh bread in the sand every day. Probably the most delicious bread on our planet.Absolute freedom!
Red Sea – RockSea Camp
A bright yellow stripe with a red border emerges over the mountains as a burning silhouette. I can see the sunrise over Saudi Arabia through the opening in my straw hut that serves as a window. Not the worst view. The Red Sea is swooshing quietly to itself, lapping the stony shore at its own gentle pace. It is only six o’clock and I am relaxing on my mattress on the floor under a mosquito net. There are four weeks of vacation in Sinai ahead of me. The plan? To have no plan! I had only reserved this wonderful beach hut in RockSea Camp north of Nuweiba for the first few days and was content follow the flow of things. RockSea is named after the daughter Roxy of the German couple who manage this wonderful, solar-powered eco-camp. Not hipster style eco with avocado toast and chai latte. The wastewater from the communal showers and toilets is filtered and ultimately used to irrigate the few plants in this arid desert landscape. Water is the true treasure of the desert and every drop is sacred. There are only simple wooden bungalows and thatched huts, which if need to be removed one day, will leave no trace.
EGYPT, SINAI: RockSea is an eco seaside resort north of Nuweiba for lovers of simplicity who can nonetheless appreciate the availability of electricity during the evening, shared women & men’s bathrooms and a simple daily changing menu. There are 23 straw huts and wooden bungalows spread over a 400 m stretch of rocky cliffs and coral beach. A perfect place for snorkeling. And you have this incredible view on Saudi Arabia.Tahina, foul, salad and freshly made Bedouin bread. The best breakfast ever!!!!!!Sleeping in a hut that has no concrete floor, in fact no floor at all- just a carpet and mattress were between me and Mother Earth – gave me the best and deepest sleep ever. Being connected to Mother Earth is very healing.EGYPT, SINAI: A walk through the desert north of Nuweiba. Mountains of all colors and different types of stones. Sand and some acacia trees that survive in this dry climate. Wadi Al Wishwashi is a beautiful valley with an ice-cold pool where one can swim. Wim Hof method can be done in the desert. 😉The desert starts directly behind RockSea camp, so I would go for walks to enjoy this incredible special environment.
Sinai Mountains – Saint Catherine
Ahmed Mansour, a hermit from the I’tlah Valley in the Sinai Mountains, spontaneously invited me and my companion Mohamed to his little stone house. We sat on thin mats on the floor around a small cooking area. A welcome break after two hours of hiking over uneven rocks and beaten paths. Ahmed brewed a special herbal mixture with rose petals in an old sooty tin can, it smelled delightful. With his light grey beard, yellow kefiyeh headscarf and upright, proud posture, he appeared as some kind of incarnation from ancient history. It seemed to me that I had made on a journey back in time, back to a time when everything was slower and simpler. He told us about his life with great passion. For over 40 years, he had practised as a doctor in Saint Catherine, a small mountain settlement some 1,600 metres above sea level that had been traditionally inhabited by the Jebeliya Bedouin tribe (people of the mountains). Like many Bedouins in this area of his age, he was familiar with the medicinal herbs that grow in the area. He had had enough of busy village life and had withdrawn to this valley to enjoy a close connection to nature and the indescribable peace. Once a week he makes the two-hour walk to Saint Catherine to stock up on groceries and sometimes to still practice as a doctor. After two days, he always returns. I try to imagine what it would be like to live in a place that can only be reached on foot without neighbours – you would have to have faith in life.
Almond blossoms Khudri is a plant that Bedouins dry and then smoke like tabacco. EGYPT, SINAI: The town of Saint Catherine lies 1600m above sea level at the foot of the Sinai mountains. Mostly known for its famous Greek-orthodox monastery and Mount Sinai. But the region offers many peaks and valleys, gardens and many religious sites that you can explore walking or hiking. The region is a UNESCO World Heritage Area for its natural and cultural importance.The famous peak of Mount Sinai. Finding and knowing the natural springs with drinking water is essential to survival if you can’t carry tons of water with you. It often felt like walking on a different, uninhabited planet.Thanks to all local people who kindly guided my through their incredible nature, explaining history, the environment, plants and culture to me. Shukran!!!!!!
Relax at beautiful Suryalila Retreat Centre in Andalusia, Spain
SPAIN, Villamartin: Suryalila during Christmas 2019
!!! 30th April to 5th May 2022 in southern Spain, where the sun always shines for you !!!
Immerse yourself in healing sounds, get carried away on a soft cloud of sounds from big powerful gongs, gentle wind chimes and soothing tones of Tibetan singing bowls. The retreat will offer a lovingly curated mix of invigorating and restorative yoga classes, sound journeys, and workshops on how to use Tibetan singing bowls on yourself and others. Also, a gentle introduction to healing voice techniques. And this year’s edition of the retreat comes also with an Ecstatic/Conscious Dance Night. After these 6 days/5 nights, you will leave feeling blissfully relaxed, but also equipped with new knowledge of how to use sound to help yourself and others let go of stress. All information can be found on my website https://www.everydaysustainable.org/yoga-sound-healing-ecstatic-dance-retreat-in-andalusia-may-2022/
A new calendar for 2022 is available, with completely new beautiful photos from SINAI that I took on a month-long journey at the beginning of 2021. Desert – Red Sea – Mountains. A Dream! Also, for 2022 there will be another four calendars with different themes available. One about the fascinating megacity Istanbul, one with beautiful snow landscapes from Iceland, another one with portraits of women from around the world and the fourth one with a more spiritual theme. The calendars are available in various online stores but can also be ordered via any book store. You can see all of them here.
NEWS: This year you can also select the photos of your choice to create a calendar with photos from my website www.claudiawiens.com. It will be printed on high quality paper. Different formats and sizes will be available. Please email me for more info.
Ein neuer Kalender für 2022 ist erhältlich, mit ganz neuen tollen SINAI Fotos, die ich Anfang 2021 auf einer 1-monatigen Reise dort gemacht habe. Wüste – Rotes Meer – Berge. Ein Traum! Für 2021 sind wiederweitere vier verschiedene Kalender im Handel erhältlich. Einer über die faszinierende Metropole Istanbul, einer mit Schneelandschaften aus Island, einer mit wunderbaren Frauenportraits aus alle Welt und der vierte mit eher spirituellen Bildern. Erhältlich in allen üblichen Online Shops, aber auch über lokale Buchläden zu beziehen. Alle Kalender könnt Ihr Euch hier anschauen.
NEWS: Dieses Jahr könnt Ihr Euch bei mir auch Euren eigenen WUNSCHKALENDER zusammenstellen mit Bildern von meiner website www.claudiawiens.com. Gedruckt auf Qualitätspapier. Verschiedene Formate und Größen und Kalendarien sind möglich. Schickt mir eine Email für mehr Infos.
English below HALT! Eine Online Foto- und Videoausstellung der Galerie Sohle1 in Bergkamen. Zusammen mit sieben weiteren Künstler*innen-Positionen, alle entstanden im Corona-Jahr, wird meine Arbeit CORONA CHRONICLES gezeigt. Erst war ich skeptisch, “eine ONLINE Ausstellung?, wird das gut?” JA!!! Die Ausstellung, kuratiert von der Dortmunder Fotografin und Künstlerin Iris Wolf, ist super geworden. Ab 16. Mai bis Mitte August zu sehen unter https://kunstinbergkamen.pageflow.io/halt und hier https://www.galerie-sohle1.de/
ENGLISH: HALT! An online photo and video exhibition of the Sohle1 gallery in Bergkamen. My work CORONA CHRONICLES is shown together with seven other artist positions, all of which were created during the Corona year. At first I was skeptical, “an ONLINE exhibition? Will that be okay?” YES!!! The exhibition, curated by photographer and artist Iris Wolf from Dortmund, turned out wonderful. From TODAY to mid-August to be seen at https://kunstinbergkamen.pageflow.io/halt and here https://www.galerie-sohle1.de
Works by: Katrin Streicher, Deborah Ruppert & Rebecca Rütten, Fred Hüning, Tobias Wuntke, Marzena Skubatz, Marlena Waldthausen & Miriam Dahlinger, Iris Wolf, Claudia Wiens
SPAIN, Seville: Life under quarantine during Corona Virus outbreak
Also for 2021 there will be again four different calendars with different themes available. One about the fascinating megacity Istanbul, one with beautiful snow landscapes from Iceland, another one with portraits of women from around the world and the fourth one with a more spiritual theme. The calendars are available in various online stores but can also be ordered via any book store. You can see all of them here.
Auch für 2021 sind wieder vier verschiedene Kalender im Handel erhältlich. Einer über die faszinierende Metropole Istanbul, einer mit Schneelandschaften aus Island, einer mit wunderbaren Frauenportraits aus alle Welt und der vierte mit eher spirituellen Bildern. Erhältlich in allen üblichen Online Shops, aber auch über lokale Buchläden zu beziehen. Alle Kalender könnt Ihr Euch hier anschauen.
10 different photos available as postcards. The photos are glossy with vibrant colors and framed by a broad white frame. The cards do NOT have a gray outline, this only here so you can see the white frame against the white background. The price per card is 1€ and the minimum purchase is 10 postcards (mixed, or just one/several motifs, as you like), and postage from Spain to your country.
Literacy Class in Upper EgyptCoptic Monks in St Paul Monestary in the Egyptian Western DesertTwo Girls playing football in CairoThe belly of famous Egyptian Belly Dancer DinaBrides in an Egyptian Bridal Beauty Salon in CairoA little girl reading a comic upside down in a tiny village in Shan State, MyanmarMen playing Chinlone in Mandalay, Myanmar Do Pwa is smoking a cheroot, the Burmese cigarette, after breakfast, Shan StateA Nat Gadaw during the famous Nat Festival in Taungboyne, MyanmarNuns are coloring their clothes in a nunnery in Sagaing, Myanmar
Claudia Wiens Photography 