Michael Ivshin Johansen is a Danish photographer working with themes of distance, atmosphere, and perception. His practice is driven by a long-standing curiosity for unfamiliar environments—from remote landscapes to transient conditions of light and weather. Through photography, he explores the fragile boundary between presence and absence, where places feel both tangible and elusive. Working primarily in northern and isolated regions, his images are not intended as documentation, but as studies of how we experience space, time, and silence. His work unfolds in series, each reflecting an ongoing engagement with specific geographies and conditions. All prints are produced as archival pigment prints on fine art paper, released in limited editions and signed by the artist.
Lifeframer - Planet earth - Editors pick
"A wash of color and vibrancy attracts the viewer to this spectacular nightscape. The natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis never ceases to engage and evoke wonder and appreciation for those lucky enough to witness it in person – for the rest of us, striking and uncomplicated images like this must suffice. An impressive occurrence on our planet, enchanting and exciting. – LIFE FRAMER"
https://www.life-framer.com/planet-earth-editors-pick-2024/?mc_cid=28474bcd7e&mc_eid=da2b17da9b
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1x.com awarded photographer certificate
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