As someone who grew up on the dark side of the Berlin Wall, Christo first experience with photography came at an early age and in very hands-on manner. Hence his adolescent years, towards the end of the 80s and in the beginning of the 90s, were a period of discovery, experimenting both while shooting and in the lab. At this point, he grew more involved in the local scene in Bulgaria by taking part in various exhibitions and contests. In 2008, he moved to France where he has been collaborating with international names as well as participated in Zig-Zag’s Ateliers d’Artistes in Gentilly (Maison de la photographie Robert Doisneau). Christo's urge for taking pictures is often being driven by impulsivity and passion, although his compositions are carefully crafted. From his travel series featuring scarce landscapes and everyday life

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