Robby Müller

Robby Müller was a Dutch cinematographer widely known for his unique and innovative approach to visual storytelling. He was born on April 4, 1940, in Willemstad, Curaçao, and began his career in the 1960s, working as a camera assistant in the Netherlands. He eventually moved on to become a cinematographer, working on films all over the world, including the United States, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Müller was known for his ability to capture striking visuals, and his work often featured distinctive use of light and color. He worked closely with directors such as Jim Jarmusch, Wim Wenders, Lars von Trier, and Steve McQueen, among others. Some of his most notable works include the black-and-white cinematography in Jarmusch's "Coffee and Cigarettes" and the vibrant, sun-drenched visuals in Wenders' "Paris, Texas." Müller was also known for his use of handheld cameras and natural light that gave his work a sense of immediacy and realism, which is also shown in his vast archive of Polaroids.

Müller's solo exhibitions include Robby Müller: Like Sunlight Coming Through The Clouds at Annet Gelink Gallery, Amsterdam, Case Chiuse HQ, Milan, Rencontres de la Photographie, Arles and Slash Gallery (WORM), Rotterdam (2020); An Homage to Robby Müller at Annet Gelink Gallery (2018) and Master of Light at Deutsche Kinematiek, Berlin (2017) and EYE Filmmuseum, Amsterdam (2016).