About
Biography
Cas Bochner (b. 1978) is a German photographer based in the Cologne/Bonn region who has been creating images from an early age. Initially inspired by photojournalism and visual storytelling, he refined his practice through classes and mentoring with institutions including Magnum and ICP. He has traveled extensively, photographing across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
In recent years, his focus shifted from outward observation toward long-term, personal driven projects. This development culminated in Broken Feathers (2020–2026). At its core, the work examines intimacy, distance, and emotional transformation within a long-term partnership. At the same time, it explores how place, landscape, nature, and inherited myths subtly shape human connection. The work is currently being edited for publication in 2026.
Bochners “Love/Hate Cologne“ project will be presented in 2026 as an immersive exhibition exploring the theme “Of Leaving and Becoming” alongside two collaborating artists.
Currently Bochner is working on two long-term projects. One observes shepherds in Germany and reflects on a life traditionally structured by seasonal rhythms, animal care, and a deep alignment with the natural environment. Rather than focusing on agricultural politics, the work investigates personal motivations, generational heritage, and what may be lost when such forms of living disappear.
Parallel to this, he researches his Polish family history. His great-grandparents moved to Germany’s Ruhr region as miners in the early 20th century. Through photographic and archival exploration in Germany and Poland, he reflects on memory and the transmission of identity.
Publications
TBA — Broken Feathers (photobook)Exhibitions
2026 — Werkhalle, Cologne, Germany (Collective exhibition with Lucia Marcano & Katie Amaroux)Selected Projects
2026–ongoing — Shepherds in Germany (long-term photographic project)Selected Classes & Mentoring
Alessandra Sanguinetti, Magnum PhotosEducation
MSc Computer ScienceCV
Born 1978, Ruhr area, Germany