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Thomas Wiuf Schwartz
I am a photographer and live and work in Cologne. My work moves between art, space and material – with a clear eye for light, structure and atmosphere.
My work moves between landscape and still life – between tranquility and structure, nature and form. I am interested in the interplay of light, surface, and space.
In my photographs, landscapes become lines, planes, and moods. Still lifes become places of concentration – small, silent stages where materiality and balance become visible.
Having grown up in Denmark and now living in Cologne, I am influenced by a clear, Scandinavian visual language: minimalist, calm, and precise. My photographic works are designed not to dominate spaces, but to expand them – creating atmosphere, depth, and a moment of tranquility.
Every motif arises from observation and intuition. It's less about representation than about effect – about what remains when everything unnecessary disappears.
My prints
Each print is meticulously produced individually on matte, museum-quality premium paper. The smooth, soft surface subtly highlights texture and light, preserving the natural tranquility of the subjects.
All prints are produced to order, checked and securely packaged – created to fill spaces with clarity, balance and depth.
Exhibitions
2019
- Open office. Work in Progress, Holy Office, Cologne
2018
- Generation Cologne, Eiffelgebouw Maastricht
- Generation Cologne, Ruttkowski68, Cologne
2017
- The Flying Jacket, FONIS Gallery Düsseldorf
- Clash of Colors, Atelier Thomas Wiuf Schwartz, Cologne
- Clash of Colors, FONIS Gallery Düsseldorf
2016
- Best of 2016, FONIS Gallery Düsseldorf
- Group Exhibition, FONIS Gallery Düsseldorf
2012
- Architecture Particles - Modular Building in the Digital Age, Makk, Cologne

Live from my studio
Every print is created entirely in my studio in Cologne: from the initial idea and set design to the final production. Some designs are created in collaboration with experienced stylists, but the photographic and creative concept always originates with me.
Each piece of work bears my personal signature – precise lighting, selected materials and a clear, graphic visual language.

Framing & Presentation
All formats are designed to fit standard frames and can be effortlessly integrated into any interior. The motifs are composed to create a calm, timeless presence in the room – whether displayed individually or combined as a series. Their clean lines and minimalist design give them a modern yet enduring appeal.

Print quality
Each print is produced on high-quality photo paper with a fine, pearlescent surface. This choice of material ensures deep color saturation, clear contrasts, and impressive image depth.
Depending on the image, the prints are either produced borderless or with a deliberately placed white border. This ensures that each format is harmoniously tailored to the image and unfolds its full effect.
