aka Philipp Spiegel – Writer – Artist – Photographer
Its finally done! The first draft of my new photography-only website. Encompassing all the different stages of my career, from photojournalism, to fashion, to my confrontation with HIV in the arts! Enjoy! https://klettermayer-art.com/
Its been a decade. 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with HIV. What feels like a lifetime ago. Its hard to recollect everything that has happened since. The challenges, the defiance, the fight and the passions. So I decided to go back to that moment ten years ago in India. To start somewhere...
Some impressions from the World AIDS Day event at the Museums Quarter in Vienna. A thanks to all!
Its time! An installation, a talk and some fantastic videos from around the world. On the 1st of December, World AIDS Day, I am happy to invite everyone to this little event, artist talk and installation opening. Find all the details on the link:
Es gibt Momente im Leben, die einen ewig in Erinnerung bleiben. Momente, an denen die Zeit stehen bleibt und ein Lebenskapitel abrupt zuknallt – und gleichzeitig ein neues Kapitel aufgeschlagen wird. Der Moment der HIV Diagnose ist so ein Moment. Wo Emotionen und Ängste die Gedanken ertränken – und man verzweifelt eine Boje sucht, um sich über Wasser zu halten. Ein Wort, ein Satz, eine Nachricht – irgendetwas, das ein Lichtblick sein könnte. Die Diagnose ist ein Ende. Und ein Neuanfang. Hört euch an, wie sich dieser anhört.
Next up!I saw this open call for a show in Barcelona. As one thing led to the next, I have been chosen to participate in the Black and White exhibition, opening on the 5th of November! And this goes beyond photography. Over the years, I've revisited old work - in particular the part I had [...]
September is here! Time for a new exhibition!
Last week I had the pleasure of having a long chat with the lovely people from the POZ Vibe Podcast based in Dublin, Ireland.
Over the past few years I have been getting many enquiries by HIV Positive people from all over the world. And every time these messages empowered me - giving me the feeling I want to do more. I want to help. I want to share my experiences. And so I have embarked on a new journey...my official start as a coach is here. Follow the link!
In the past decade I have accumulated vast numbers of photos – from editorials, to landscapes, to scenes from around the world. Many of these images never see the light of day. Or if they do, the print is in a drawer, perhaps on one of my walls, or just lying in an old portfolio book. So I have decided to offer a some “favourites” to print.
Christopher Klettermayer 
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