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Joachim Bergauer is an internationally active Austrian photographer, artist, author, and musician. His work lies at the intersection of fine art photography, philosophy, and visual poetry. His predominantly black-and-white imagery is characteristic, blending grace, eroticism, vulnerability, and existential questions.

His photographic career began early in the analog realm. At just 19, he worked as a sports photographer for Austria's highest-circulation tabloid newspaper before consciously distancing himself from the daily grind to dedicate himself to advertising, art, and conceptual photography. This decision led to an international career with over 135 awards, including prestigious prizes such as Photographer of the Year in Japan and the Austrian State Prize.

In addition to photography, Bergauer has published several photo books (including works on Senegal and Bangladesh) that combine documentary depth with a poetic perspective. His series—such as Noir Fashion, Rock, Prague, The Game of Appearances, GOLD, and Africa—are represented on the international art market, including on Singulart.

In parallel, Joachim Bergauer works as a musician and DJ under the project Joaquin Mountain. Here, too, his central credo applies: First the image is created—then the sound. Music becomes an extension of photography, photography a visual score.

At its core, his work revolves around the human condition in a fragmented present—around memory, identity, power, desire, and silence. His works do not demand quick answers but invite slow contemplation.