# Martin Wacker

> Martin Wacker is an award-winning fine art architecture and urban photographer based in Hamburg, Germany. With a background in film and TV production, he approaches the built environment with a cinematic eye — seeking out geometry, abstraction, and visual tension in concrete, steel, and glass. His work has been published in Smithsonian Magazine and recognised by international juries from Tokyo to London.

## Website

- Homepage: https://www.martinwacker.xyz/
- Gallery: https://www.martinwacker.xyz/urban-photography-gallery
- Awards & Publications: https://www.martinwacker.xyz/awards-and-publications
- Icons of Architecture: https://www.martinwacker.xyz/icons-of-architecture
- Contact: https://www.martinwacker.xyz/contact-me
- Imprint: https://www.martinwacker.xyz/imprint

## Photography Style

Martin Wacker specialises in black and white fine art architecture and urban photography, with a focus on geometric abstraction, Brutalist architecture, symmetry, spiral staircases, and the interplay of light and shadow in the built environment. His work is characterised by dramatic perspective, high contrast, and a cinematic minimalism.

## Awards & Recognition

- PERSPA Awards — Editor's Choice x2 (Bierpinsel & Geometry of Transit, 2026)
- TIFA — Tokyo International Foto Awards — Gold
- 1839 Awards — Gold
- PHI International Photography Awards — 1st Place
- Urban Photo Awards — Winner
- Icons of Architecture Award — Winner (Matrix4Design, 2023)
- MonoVisions Photography Awards — Winner
- Architecture Masterprize — Winner
- IPA — International Photography Awards — Winner

## Publications

- Smithsonian Magazine — Published photographer
- Edge of Humanity Magazine — Featured
- Matrix4Design — Featured interview (Icons of Architecture Award)
- 1X Magazine — Featured
- PhotoVogue (Vogue Italia) — Published

## Exhibitions

Martin Wacker's work has been exhibited internationally in the following cities:
Athens, Berlin, London, Milan, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, Washington D.C.

## Notable Works

- **Bierpinsel** — Black and white photograph of the iconic 1976 Brutalist landmark in Berlin. Winner of the 2023 Icons of Architecture Award. PERSPA Editor's Choice 2026.
- **Geometry of Transit** — Fine art photograph of a modern transit hub interior showcasing clean lines and symmetrical patterns. PERSPA Editor's Choice 2026.
- **Turning Torso** — Photograph of Santiago Calatrava's iconic twisting skyscraper in Malmö, Sweden.
- **The Vessel, NYC** — Photograph of the honeycomb-like landmark structure in New York City.
- **Olympic Stadium Berlin** — Sweeping architectural photograph of the historic Berlin Olympic Stadium.

## External Profiles

- PhotoVogue: https://www.vogue.it/photovogue/portfolios/martin-wacker
- Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/martinwacker/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinwackerphotography/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinwacker/
- Pixsy (image protection): https://www.pixsy.com

## Personal

Martin Wacker is based in Hamburg, Germany. Photography is his passionate hobby alongside his professional career. His wife, Anna Wacker, is also an award-winning fine art architecture photographer: https://anna-wacker.photography/