Adrian Catu’s transition from the IT industry to the realms of anthropology and photography marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. After many years of software, including experiences in Silicon Valley, he graduated in 2014 a master’s degree in anthropology and embarked on a new career as a commercial and documentary photographer, with his work gracing the pages of prestigious publications such as National Geographic, The New York Times or The Guardian.Adrian has been a compelling and committed storyteller, his long term projects covering coal mining, floods, human traficking or refugees. His 2020 portrait of a child who survived heart surgery earned him an Award of Excellence at Picture of the Year Intl. Beyond photography, he delved into filmmaking, with his debut documentary, “My Socialist Home,” premiering in London in 2021.
In 2021, Adrian completed a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology, exploring human- animal relationships in Burkina Faso. In the past years, he gradually departed from documentary towards conceptual, exploring unconventional ways of telling stories such as multi-spectral imagery. His personal projects have been exhibited in art galleries and acquired by private collectors, showcasing his ability to capture the intricate facets of the human experience in a powerful and intimate visual language.