Adrian Sonderegger
Brief Biography
Adrian Sonderegger (*1980) studied photography at ZHdK (Diploma 2006) and holds a CAS in Adult Education (2024). Today, he works as an independent artist, photographer, and entrepreneur running his own production company. He teaches part-time at SKDZ and lectures at institutions like ZHdK, F+F, and HSLU.
His practice extends into film and theater, including the documentary Ein Haus für Lars (SRF/Cinema, 2025), visual concepts/co-direction for the Danish documentary project The Missing Films (2022–2023), and the stage project Vercheert (2020).
From 2006 to 2026, he collaborated with Jojakim Cortis as duo Cortis & Sonderegger. Their internationally acclaimed work has been shown at the Metropolitan Museum (NY), Museum Folkwang (Essen), and C/O Berlin. His publications include the photobooks Double Take (2018) and Studio (2026).
Current Projects
Studio (2026): A comprehensive project and photobook exploring the boundaries of visual perception, currently transitioning into international exhibitions.
Transmedial Storytelling: Visual concepts, physical model building, and co-direction for the Danish documentary The Missing Films (2022–2023), the stage project Vercheert (2020), and the documentary Ein Haus für Lars (SRF/Cinema, 2025).
Education & Visual Literacy: Leading workshops and courses across numerous schools and cultural institutions. The curriculum covers the full technological evolution of image-making—from analogue techniques and camera obscura to physical model building and the latest developments in generative AI.
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