Artist Biography / Artist Statement

Christian Kleiman was born in Albir, Alicante (Spain) in 1969. He started photography in 2006 when he discovered how to obtain photos from a self-built remote-controlled camera system that he used to hang on a flying parasail towed by his boat.

Christian first specialized in aerial photography, taking pictures from his “flying camera” of other boats in sailing races. When he decided to make a living out of photography, he also specialized in 360 panoramic photography.

By merging these two techniques, he managed to create 360 aerial panoramic photos, which, back in 2012, were developed by only a few photographers.

After working as a freelance photographer in aerial photography, 360 immersive photography, and creating virtual tours, Christian moved to New Zealand in 2014. During the following eight years, he focused on specific locations in Polynesia, especially in New Zealand and the Fiji Islands, for his surreal concept series "What a Wonderful World."

Since 2023, Christian has been established in the United Arab Emirates as a fine art photographer, pursuing projects in which he can apply his creative techniques and discover new ways of expression.

Coming from a nautical background, he evolved in an environment surrounded by the sea, constantly aware of the complete scene, as far as the eyes can see. This has had an extraordinary influence on how he represents his creations, based on images where you can “see it all.”

Christian Kleiman is a photographer who, through inspiration and self-teaching, evolves continuously by exploring new ways of expression in search of the unseen perspective.

List of previous exhibitions

• 2025 / New York, USA / 6th Chelsea Photography Collective Exhibition / Agora Gallery

• 2024 / Budapest, Hungary / TIFA - Tokyo International Foto Awards Winners Exhibition / House of Lucie Gallery

• 2024 / Tokyo, Japan / TIFA - Tokyo International Foto Awards Winners Exhibition / Marunouchi Photo Gallery & Art Space

• 2021 / Barcelona, Spain / 6th Biennial of Fine Art & Documentary Photography / Fotonostrum Gallery

• 2015 / Los Angeles & Hong Kong / Perspectives by Skypixel World Tour Exhibition