In Berlin Calling ; Alex Flach presents an extraordinary collection of photographs that explore life in his native city over the last twelve years.
Alex Flach, the photographer and skateboarder, was born in Berlin in 1974. He first adopted photography in the mid 1990s as a way for him to document his life. In 1998 he became an assistant photo editor at Lodown Magazine. His work as a photographer has taken him to many places around the world. Alongside countless publications in renowned magazines, some of his clients include Levi's, Adidas, Vans, Spiewak, Nike and Etnies. Berlin today is without a doubt one of the most versatile, interesting and innovative places in the world. Having become a magnet for young, creative people from all around the world, no one captures the essence of Berlin more authentically than Alex Flach in his photographs. Flach maintains faithfulness to his roots, yet adds an outside perspective on the city developed through his travels in New York, Tokyo and London. His independent view of Berlin is combined with insightful re-evaluations of the earlier modes of production he has used as role models.