Hahnemühle is delighted to support the upcoming exhibition of renowned portrait photographer Martin Schoeller, presented by the Lucie Foundation at the House of Lucie Gallery in Koh Samui, Thailand. Opening on January 10, 2026, the exhibition will be on view through February 28, 2026, showcasing Schoeller’s powerful photographic work through large-scale wall prints and video installations.
The collaboration with Martin Schoeller spans many years, and we are proud to stand by his side once again as a generous supporter of this exhibition. Throughout his career, Schoeller has consistently chosen Hahnemühle FineArt Inkjet papers to realise his vision, trusting them to capture every nuance, texture, and tonal subtlety of his iconic portraits.
A Democratic Vision of Portraiture
Martin Schoeller is internationally celebrated for his unmistakable extreme close-up portraits, images that place celebrities, world leaders, artists, and everyday people on equal footing. By applying the same visual language to all of his subjects, Schoeller challenges traditional hierarchies of fame and status, inviting viewers to confront ideas of identity, honesty, and human presence.
His approach is deeply rooted in the tradition of photographic typology, drawing inspiration from figures such as August Sander and Bernd and Hilla Becher. The result is a body of work that is visually rigorous, emotionally direct, and conceptually democratic, qualities that demand exceptional print quality and material integrity.
Print Quality That Serves Artistic Intent
For Hahnemühle, supporting Martin Schoeller is not only a partnership but a shared commitment to photographic excellence. His portraits rely on absolute precision: skin textures, fine details, and subtle gradations of light must be rendered without compromise. Hahnemühle FineArt papers provide the depth, tonal range, and archival stability required for work of this kind, ensuring that each print remains faithful to the artist’s intent, both today and for generations to come.
An Exhibition Honoring a Distinguished Career
The exhibition follows Schoeller’s recent recognition as a Lucie Honoree, having received the Lucie Award for Achievement in Portraiture in June 2025. His work has appeared in leading international publications, including National Geographic, The New Yorker, TIME, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times Magazine, and his portraits are held in major museum collections worldwide.
House of Lucie, a global initiative of the Lucie Foundation, provides an ideal setting for this exhibition. Dedicated to making photography accessible to diverse audiences, the gallery continues to foster meaningful engagement with visual storytelling. Values that align closely with Hahnemühle’s long-standing support of the photographic arts.
Supporting Photography Worldwide
Hahnemühle is honoured to support this exhibition and to continue its collaboration with Martin Schoeller, an artist whose work exemplifies the expressive power of portrait photography and the importance of uncompromising print quality. The exhibition in Koh Samui offers audiences the opportunity to experience Schoeller’s remarkable portraits as intended, realised on Hahnemühle FineArt Inkjet paper.
