About
Born in 1974, raised in Southern Germany, half-Vietnamese, Magnus moved to the USA in 1991.
Magnus got his degree in photography with summa cum laude and best portfolio from the Art Institute of Dallas in 1995.
In 1997, he relocated back to Germany.
In the late 1990's, Magnus mainly photographed architecture, products, and events including people, and portraits for advertising, and image campaigns.
During a brief return to the USA in 2001/2002, Magnus attended the New York Film Academy.
In 2005, he relocated to Tokyo.
Born in 1974, raised in Southern Germany, half-Vietnamese, Magnus moved to the USA in 1991.
Magnus got his degree in photography with summa cum laude and best portfolio from the Art Institute of Dallas in 1995.
In 1997, he relocated back to Germany.
In the late 1990's, Magnus mainly photographed architecture, products, and events including people, and portraits for advertising, and image campaigns.
During a brief return to the USA in 2001/2002, Magnus attended the New York Film Academy.
In 2005, he relocated to Tokyo.
Photographing people had always fascinated him. Seeing himself as "creator", Magnus immersed himself completely in the fashion and portrait field, and now mainly worked for designers, magazines, music artist, actors, and performers.
Returning to his passion for design, Magnus’ commercial work now encompasses architecture, interiors, editorials, fashion campaigns, promotional work, image and look books, among other relevant works.
Magnus has received several awards and recognitions for his photography.
His work has been showcased in various solo exhibits and group shows.
His work has been showcased in various solo exhibits and group shows.
Thank you for contacting Magnus!
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
+81 (0)50 – 5539-1289
Solo Exhibitions
2002/2003
“Worldcities in Infrared”
1-year Solo Exhibition
Customer Service Area ColorService Stuttgart, Germany
“Worldcities in Infrared”
1-year Solo Exhibition
Customer Service Area ColorService Stuttgart, Germany
2003
“Infrared Views No 2”
6-week Solo Exhibition
Treffpunkt Rotebühlplatz “Junge Galerie”
sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of Stuttgart, Germany
“Infrared Views No 2”
6-week Solo Exhibition
Treffpunkt Rotebühlplatz “Junge Galerie”
sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of Stuttgart, Germany
2008
“A Tale of Spring”
4-week Solo Exhibition
Spoonbread Cafe Salon, Jiyugaoka, Tokyo
“A Tale of Spring”
4-week Solo Exhibition
Spoonbread Cafe Salon, Jiyugaoka, Tokyo
2009
“Straight Surfaces”
6-week Solo Exhibition
Spoonbread Cafe Salon, Jiyugaoka, Tokyo
“Straight Surfaces”
6-week Solo Exhibition
Spoonbread Cafe Salon, Jiyugaoka, Tokyo
2012
“Siesta Cuba”
4-week Solo Exhibition
Klein Blue Gallery & Cafe Bar, Tokyo
“Siesta Cuba”
4-week Solo Exhibition
Klein Blue Gallery & Cafe Bar, Tokyo
2014
“DUALITY”
2-week Solo Exhibition
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
“DUALITY”
2-week Solo Exhibition
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
2014
“DUALITY + SENDAI青い鳥PROJECT”
Charity Event Exhibition produced by ASW
Ginza Gallery House, Ginza, Tokyo
“DUALITY + SENDAI青い鳥PROJECT”
Charity Event Exhibition produced by ASW
Ginza Gallery House, Ginza, Tokyo
Publications
2023
“MALVIE” Magazine - The Artist Edition
Vol 663 - July 2022
Cover and Editorial
“MALVIE” Magazine - The Artist Edition
Vol 663 - July 2022
Cover and Editorial
2022
“STYLECRUZE” Magazine - Newsstand Issue
Vol 289 - September 2022
Cover and Editorial
“STYLECRUZE” Magazine - Newsstand Issue
Vol 289 - September 2022
Cover and Editorial
2019
“PICTON” - Swimwear
No.268 - September 2019
Cover and Editorial
No.268 - September 2019
Cover and Editorial
Group Exhibitions
1992
Texas ATPI
Competition Exhibition
Texas ATPI
Competition Exhibition
1995
Best Portfolio Award
Group Exhibition
The Art Institute of Dallas, USA
Best Portfolio Award
Group Exhibition
The Art Institute of Dallas, USA
1995
Dallas Society of Visual Communications
Competition Exhibition
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Society of Visual Communications
Competition Exhibition
Dallas, Texas
1996
Dallas Society of Visual Communications
Competition Exhibition
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Society of Visual Communications
Competition Exhibition
Dallas, Texas
2008
“Spoonbread Cafe Salon 5th Anniversary”
4-week Group Show
Jiyugaoka, Tokyo
“Spoonbread Cafe Salon 5th Anniversary”
4-week Group Show
Jiyugaoka, Tokyo
2012
Ｔ展 "TAKETARUKURAI 闌けたるくらい"
2-week Group Show
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
Ｔ展 "TAKETARUKURAI 闌けたるくらい"
2-week Group Show
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
2013
“Art Market え・を・う・る”
3-week Group Show
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
“Art Market え・を・う・る”
3-week Group Show
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
2013
“間 Räume”
2-week Collaboration Exhibition
with Asuza Komoda and Kouhei Harada
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
“間 Räume”
2-week Collaboration Exhibition
with Asuza Komoda and Kouhei Harada
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
2013
“コスモス百貨天 / KOSMOS DEP-ARTS”
1-week Group Show
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
“コスモス百貨天 / KOSMOS DEP-ARTS”
1-week Group Show
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
2014
“Art Market 夏初 natsuha”
2-week Group Show
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
“Art Market 夏初 natsuha”
2-week Group Show
Kosmos Lane Studio & Gallery, Tokyo
2014
“IMPOSSIBLE Film User”
1-week Group Show
Le Déco Shibuya, Tokyo
“IMPOSSIBLE Film User”
1-week Group Show
Le Déco Shibuya, Tokyo
2015
“IMPOSSIBLE Film User - the 2nd”
1-week Group Show
Le Déco Shibuya, Tokyo
“IMPOSSIBLE Film User - the 2nd”
1-week Group Show
Le Déco Shibuya, Tokyo
Clients
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, Sala design, Freude K.K., TripAdvisor, Oyster.com, Amazon Japan,
GLADD (formerly GLS Glamour-Sales Japan), KTM Motorcycles (Apparel), Shogakukan Shueisha Productions,
Meeko, EastPak, Quiksilver Japan, Tools Japan, Global Vision Media K.K., Tigermusic K.K., Salonista Fashion Shows,
Marc Cain Fashion GmbH, Germany, Staatliche Modeschule Stuttgart, Germany, Dallas Symphony Association Inc.,
Bose Corporation, Verona Marble Company, Dallas
GLADD (formerly GLS Glamour-Sales Japan), KTM Motorcycles (Apparel), Shogakukan Shueisha Productions,
Meeko, EastPak, Quiksilver Japan, Tools Japan, Global Vision Media K.K., Tigermusic K.K., Salonista Fashion Shows,
Marc Cain Fashion GmbH, Germany, Staatliche Modeschule Stuttgart, Germany, Dallas Symphony Association Inc.,
Bose Corporation, Verona Marble Company, Dallas