Annette Kelm

Annette Kelm is a German artist known for her photographic works that explore the nature of images and their relationship to the objects they depict. She was born in Stuttgart in 1975 and studied photography at the Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig.

Kelm's work often involves the manipulation and decontextualization of everyday objects and materials, creating compositions that challenge the viewer's perception and understanding of the subject matter. Her images are characterized by their use of clean lines, bright colors, and precise composition, reflecting her interest in the formal qualities of photography.

Kelm's work has been exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally, including solo shows at institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Kunsthalle Basel, and the Kunsthalle Baden-Baden. She has also been included in numerous group exhibitions, such as the 2017 Venice Biennale and the 2014 Berlin Biennale.

Kelm has received several awards and honors for her work, including the Camera Austria Award in 2006 and the Citigroup Photography Prize in 2008. Her photographs are held in the collections of many prestigious institutions, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.