Christian Kraatz is a Berlin based photographer and film maker.
He was born in the former German Democratic Republic in 1980.
His artistic skills have been highly influenced by German painter Kai Simon. Christian was also a member of Kunst-Kombinat.
2007-2008 freelance photographer and assistance in Hamburg/GER
In 2009 he moved to London/UK and lived there for 9 years. During that time he concentrated on freelance work and personal projects in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
In 2010 he founded 3is3Identity a platform for artists displaying their diverse approaches to the topic identity.
2011 Gallery Arbeit, London (UK) Lloyd Gill Gallery, Weston-Super-Mare (UK),3is3Identity, Hannover (GER) Identity Street Gallery, London (UK)
2012 3is3Identity, Gallery Arbeit, Heimat, London (UK) 3is3Identity, Ubiquitous Grounds, Strand Gallery, London (UK)
2013 We Refuse to be Enemies, Willy Brandt Center, Jerusalem(Il) and Goethe Institute, Tel Aviv(Il)
2014 We Refuse To Be Enemies, travelling exhibition in Palestine, Ramallah, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nablus
2016 Documentary Film, Hamami - Schenke ein Lächeln, Publication of his book "We Refuse to be Enemies" at Aphorisma
2018 Documentary Film, Ngorgo Manga - A Strong Boy