TITLE: In Between

In Between explores the subtle tension between the physical world and the digital realm, reflecting the complexity of navigating both spaces in parallel. While we remain physically rooted in tangible reality, our attention is often absorbed by the boundless digital landscape. This duality creates a space of psychological and emotional friction - where the pressures of the real world coexist with the shifting expectations of the virtual one.
On one side lies the drive for productivity, presence, and personal achievement in the material world. On the other, the digital space introduces a more subjective and socially constructed experience, shaped by norms, trends, and virtual connections. These influences not only affect how individuals present themselves online, but also how they perceive their own identity.
In Between reflects the inner process of reconciling these opposing forces. It is less about achieving a perfect balance, and more about maintaining a sense of inner coherence - aligning one’s values and ambitions across both realities. The work invites reflection on the increasingly blurred boundaries between presence and projection, stillness and stimulation, self and society.
By capturing this in-between state, the image offers a quiet meditation on contemporary existence, where harmony is not found in choosing one world over the other, but in navigating both with awareness and intention.

AUTHOR: Alexandra Thannhäuser (Germany)

Alexandra Thannhäuser is a Düsseldorf-based photographer with a background in architecture and digital design. She holds a Diploma from the Münster School of Architecture and a Master’s Degree in Design & Digital Media from the University of Edinburgh. Her early professional experience spans knowledge management, e-learning, and the integration of virtual reality technologies into education.
A mother of nature-loving twins and accompanied by the family’s Australian Labradoodle, Alexandra brings both structure and spontaneity into her photographic work. Since 2022, she has been developing a distinct visual language rooted in observation, atmosphere, and a curiosity for the quiet, often overlooked moments in everyday life.

Her work has been exhibited internationally, including in Rome, Venice, and Tehran, and recognised in several juried competitions. Among her recent achievements are third place in SnapCollective’s 2024 book publishing contest - which resulted in the publication of her debut book 'Beyond' - and a finalist position in the Smithsonian Magazine’s 21st Annual Photo Contest. She has also received multiple awards in the International Photography Awards (IPA), been recognized by the Paris International Street Photography Awards (PISPA), among others, and featured in Docu Book Vol. 31.


Alexandra continues to explore photography as a form of visual storytelling, reflecting her ongoing interest in space, identity, and the poetry of the ordinary.