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Venice / Italy


December 6, 2025

Stephanie's work "Mystical Venice" was presented at the venerable Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista di Venezia for the "Premio" competition, making it a truly special event. Artista d'Europa"invited and honored there."

Subsequently, this work, along with the creations of the other qualified artists, was exhibited in the Arte Spazio Tempo Galleria d'Arte exhibited


"Collection of Contemporary Art"

Exhibition in the

Arte Spazio Tempo Galleria d'Arte

Campo del Ghetto 2877, Venice

06.12 - 16.12.25



Bad Reichenhall


November 29, 2025

Stephanie Bad Reichenhall has had two wonderful events at the local art academy: Firstly, she has successfully completed her general studies in fine arts. Congratulations!

On the other hand, her work "La Salute, Evening Mood in Venice" will also be exhibited there from December 18th to 21st, 2025.


Florence / Italy


November 22, 2025

Stephanie's work "Hafen Hamburg Eurogate" from 2023 is exhibited in the current "in-gallery" "RoccArt Gallery" in Florence, very close to the famous Ponte Vecchio.

The curator responsible for selecting the works writes: "...The artist did not limit herself to painting an [industrial] landscape, but captured the spirit and energy of a busy workplace, almost as if it were a living organism. The result is a powerful work that conveys a sense of strength and vitality through the masterful use of light and color."



"Nostra Colletiva di Contemporary Art"

Exhibition at the "RoccArt Gallery,

via San Gallo 89R in 50129 Florence

November 22 - December 6, 2025

Open Tue - Sun


IPA 2025

NIPA 2025


August 20, 2025

To coincide with yesterday's World Photography Day, Thomas received several awards for these two works:


IPA 2025

The International Photo Awards 2025 is the second most important photography competition for professional photographers worldwide. Well over 8,500 photographers submit more than 45,000 photographs.

Thomas received an "Honorable Mention" for each of his photographs and had two other works in the final round.


NIPA 2025

The Nexus International Photo Awards 2025 are a somewhat smaller, yet very important photography competition, also for professional photographers worldwide.

The Gold medal for "Bouquet of Flowers" (top image) in the drone category, as well as the Silver medal In the landscape photography category, as well as "Honorable Mentions" for the work "Synthesis of Life," are an outstanding result for Thomas.

too many cars, Circuit Chairman Choice Gold Medal, International Circuit Photostock 2024, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art

Thomas takes 2nd place at the prestigious "44th Int. MountainScape Sunderland" competition


June 28, 2025

"The Beauty of the Mountains" is the motto of the competition, which is held in Nowy Targ (Poland) near the Tatra Mountains. Thomas reached the final round with two works, and his piece "Baita S. Segantini" took second place.

At the opening ceremony, the mayor of Nowy Targ presented prizes, certificates, and medals to the winning participants, before everyone enjoyed a lovely and very entertaining closing dinner. Without a doubt, this was Thomas's most wonderful and valuable achievement to date.

too many cars, Circuit Chairman Choice Gold Medal, International Circuit Photostock 2024, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art

Thomas is now officially an "Artist of the International Federation for Art Photography"


April 2025

Thomas has fulfilled all the criteria for appointment as an "Artiste de la Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique" and is now entitled to use this title. Among other things, he had to... Successful participation in 15 different salons in at least 8 different countries, achieving at least 40 acceptances with at least 15 different works featuring diverse imagery. Furthermore, 4 acceptances at print salons were required, meaning printed photographs had to be submitted.

too many cars, Circuit Chairman Choice Gold Medal, International Circuit Photostock 2024, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art

Stephanie in the exhibition "Light and Landscape in the Art of the North" at Wittkielhof


6.4.2025

Stephanie's work "Landscape in Angeln" (watercolor mixed media) is on display in the curated exhibition "Light and Landscape in the Art of the North". Other works in the exhibition are by artists including Professor Klaus Fussmann and Till Warwas.

too many cars, Circuit Chairman Choice Gold Medal, International Circuit Photostock 2024, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art

We are in the Schleswig-Holstein Magazine of NDR


Schleswig, August 31, 2024

We're on TV for the first time! SH Magazine is featuring our exhibition in Schleswig as a "cultural tip" – AMAZING!


Enjoy watching!


Announcement "Schleswig - painted and photographed" in the SHZ


August 29, 2024

A great article in the SHZ / Schlei Boten in the immediate lead-up to the exhibition opening.

too many cars, Circuit Chairman Choice Gold Medal, International Circuit Photostock 2024, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art

1st International circuit PHOTOSTOCK 2024


July 7, 2024

Thomas receives the "Circuit Chairman Choice Gold Medal" for his black and white photograph "Too many Cars".

too many cars, Circuit Chairman Choice Gold Medal, International Circuit Photostock 2024, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art

2nd National Print Cup of the DVF 2024


July 1, 2024

With his 3 photographs "Too many Cars" in a black and white version, "Playa de Torimbia 1" and "Rapeseed blossom near Maasholm", Thomas makes it into the top ten of the competition.

too many cars, German Print-Cup Top-Ten, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art
playa de torimbia, German Print-Cup Top-Ten, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art
Rapsblüte bei Maasholm, German Print-Cup Top-Ten, eine Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, suedereiche.art

Thomas took 3rd place in the DVF Nordmark thematic competition



Bremen, June 1, 2024

In the overall ranking of the "Contrasts" theme competition of the German Association for Photography Nordmark, Thomas achieved a shared 3rd place. His photograph "Old and New Synagogue Mainz" received a certificate.

Alte und neue Synagoge Mainz, Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, Atelier Südereiche

Certificate for Thomas at the North-Baltic Sea Championship



Schmalfeld, April 13, 2024

The photograph "Birch near Rhueden in winter" was awarded a certificate at the North-Baltic Sea Photo Championship with the theme "Large and small".

Birke bei Rhueden im Winter, Fotografie von Thomas Hartstang, Atelier Südereiche

Power Circuit 2024, Serbia



Kula, April 1, 2024

For his photograph "Too many Cars", Thomas received an "Honorable Mention" from the Federation Internationale de l'art Photografique (FIAP), the worldwide association of national photography federations.


Tour through our exhibition



Hamburg, January 23, 2024

Stephanie will give you a virtual tour of our exhibition "Hamburg in Watercolor and Photography," which opened on January 23, 2024, at the Levantehaus on Mönckebergstraße in Hamburg. You'll see all the exhibited works, how they are arranged, and learn a lot about the paintings and photographs.


Enjoy watching!


Hamburg, Mönckebergstraße, Levantehaus



Hamburg, February 4, 2024

Our exhibition is running... one might almost say: at full speed....


It's always a great pleasure to be able to exhibit our work again, to meet so many interesting people, and to have such wonderful conversations. We're especially delighted that several young people with a strong appreciation for culture are also finding their way to us at the Levantehaus.


Gallery in the Levantehaus, Mönckebergstraße 7, Hamburg

January 23 - February 10, 2024, Mon - Sat 12:00 - 19:00

Opening on January 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM




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Hamburg, Mönckebergstraße, Levantehaus


Hamburg, January 23, 2024

We are delighted to present our concept "Watercolor and Photography in Dialogue" and several other works in a dedicated exhibition at the Levantehaus Gallery. A wonderful location, a fantastic exhibition space in a superb setting! We are incredibly grateful to the Bach family and the Bach office building management for this opportunity.

The opening reception is on January 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM.The exhibition opens 3 days earlier. We look forward to seeing you, especially at the opening.


Gallery in the Levantehaus, Mönckebergstraße 7, Hamburg

January 23 - February 10, 2024, Mon - Sat 12:00 - 19:00

Opening on January 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM


You can find the news from 2023 here. here

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