Ruthe Zuntz

(Born 1970, Haifa, Israel), studied graphic design at the University of Arts in Berlin.  Her research trip to New York City in 1996 has led her to focus into art photography while documenting nuances and fast phased city life.

With her artistic work, Ruthe Zuntz wants to overcome boundaries and forge links between people and communities. Her photographs show the familiar features in strangers as well as the unknown in neighbors. She is fascinated by the vibrant metropolis and the idyllic countryside alike and shares her passion through her photographs.

She co-founded Walkscreen with Michael Reitz and continues to work on international artistic collaborations.

1989-1991    graphic designer at the Department for Culture and Education for the Israeli Army in Tel Aviv, Israel
1992-1998    studied  graphic design at the University of the Arts (HdK), Berlin, Germany
1996:             research trip, New York, USA)
1999-2000    associate lecturer "Interactive art" at the HdK, Berlin, Germany
 
Scholarships
1998              "Parabolica Spaces", Berlin, Germany
1998-1999   "Villa Serpentara", Olevano Romano, Italy