Stefanie Moshammer: Land of Black Milk – Urban Photography Exhibition

This exhibition by Stefanie Moshammer explores two contrasting urban environments: the illusory desert oasis of Las Vegas and the complex metropolis of Rio de Janeiro. Moshammer's work blends documentary photography with fictional elements, using powerful color schemes and close-up details.

Stefanie Moshammer, a notable emerging artist in Austrian photography, is featured in this exhibition for her distinct style characterized by strong color schemes, cut-off fragments, and sharp contrasts, reminiscent of theatrical lighting. Her work masterfully merges documentary photography with fictional narratives, creating film-like picture stories that authentically portray places and people. The exhibition showcases two key series: 'Vegas and She,' which delves into the world of workers in Las Vegas's adult entertainment industry, portraying the city as a construct of illusion built on surface appearances, where elements like pink Cadillacs and mirrored elevators serve as projections of dreams. The second series, 'Land of Black Milk,' ventures into Rio de Janeiro's favelas, depicting these densely populated neighborhoods not just as strongholds of criminal gangs, but as vibrant communities whose labor sustains the city. Moshammer captures Rio as an urban jungle of intense contrasts, where vegetation, tenements, people, and consumer products intermingle under a shared sky.