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Hans-Michael Koetzle

author

German[1] b. 1953, Ulm, Germany[1] active 1974–present

Hans-Michael Koetzle is a German author, journalist, and photo historian based in Munich. He specializes in the history and aesthetics of photography, particularly focusing on the 20th century. Since 1996, he served as the editor-in-chief of 'Leica World' magazine. Koetzle has authored numerous influential books on photographic icons, photographers, and specific historical periods. He is recognized for his extensive research into the works of René Burri and other significant figures in photography. In 2022, he received the Culture Prize from the German Society for Photography (DGPh) for his contributions to the field.[1]

  • Photo history
  • Photography aesthetics
  • Photobook curation

Books

  1. René Burri, Hans-Michael Koetzle René Burri - Blackout New York 2303
    René Burri - Blackout New York
    René Burri
    €40.00

Works by Hans-Michael Koetzle

  • 2003 Das Lexikon der Fotografen 1900 bis heute Droemersche Verlagsanstalt Th. Knaur · book · German · ISBN 978-3-426-66479-7
  • 2009 René Burri: Blackout New York Moser Verlag GmbH · book · German · ISBN 9783981234435 Co-authored with René Burri.
  • 2022 Reden wir über Fotografie Kehrer Verlag · book · German · ISBN 978-3-96900-100-4
  • 2005 Photo Icons Taschen · book · English

Exhibitions

  • 1999 René Burri: Retrospektive Frankfurt am Main: Fotografie Forum, Frankfurt · group
  • 2014 Augen auf! 100 Jahre Leica Fotografie Hamburg: Deichtorhallen, Hamburg · group

Awards

  • 2022 Kulturpreis der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Photographie DGPh
  • 1995 Kodak Fotobuchpreis Taschen / Kodak

References

  1. Hans-Michael Koetzle - Wikipedia. Wikipedia. 2026 link