Bennet Böckstiegel (b. 2000, Schwerte, Germany) is a Berlin-based photographer and visual artist working across portraiture, fashion, and editorial photography. His practice explores themes of intimacy, desire, sexuality, and belonging, with a particular focus on queer experiences and the complexities of human connection.

He studied photography at Ostkreuzschule für Fotografie in Berlin from 2023 to 2026. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at Somerset House in London and Willy-Brandt-Haus in Berlin. In 2026, he was shortlisted for the European Student Award at the Sony World Photography Awards.

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VITA

Shortlisted for the "European Student Award" at the Sony World Photography Awards 2026

Solo & Group Exhibitions

2026 Jahrgang 21 Ostkreuzschule für Fotografie Exhibition, Funkhaus, Berlin 

2026 Sony World Photography Awards Touring Exhibition, Willy-Brandt-Haus, Berlin

2026 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition, Somerset House, London

2025 European Month of Photography (EMOP), Berlin

2025 Foto Wien, Vienna

2025 Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Berlin

2025 Gaze Queer Photo Award, Berlin 

publications at

Attitude Magazine (feature & interview)

OUT Magazine

Der Greif

KALTBLUT Magazine

Tax Magazine

UND-Heft