Christoph Irrgang

Place: Recklinghausen

Born: 1970

Biography:

Christoph Irrgang is a German photographer born in Recklinghausen, Germany in 1970. He is known for his photography work in the field of art and has exhibited in various galleries and museums. Irrgang's work often focuses on the relationship between art and photography, and he has been inspired by the Impressionist movement. He has traveled to various European locations to document the effects of time and modernization on landscapes immortalized in paintings. His photographs have been featured in books such as 'Impressionist Places' and exhibitions such as 'Monet's Places' at the Museum Barberini. Irrgang's work has also been recognized with various awards and nominations, including the Preis für Popkultur in 2017 for his campaign Noch nicht komplett im Arsch. His photography has also been used in the context of social and political issues, such as his participation in the free-for-all concert under the moniker #WirSindMehr alongside Die Toten Hosen, Kraftklub, Marteria, Casper and K.I.Z against hate and racism.