Christian Kleiman (Albir, Alicante, 1969) is an award-winning fine art photographer renowned for his spherical “Tiny Planet” compositions. Through more than a decade of relentless dedication, he has forged a unique voice in contemporary photography, fusing technical virtuosity with conceptual originality. LensCulture critics have described his work as “…a radical antidote to endless scrolling,” “…portals that remind us to pause and dream,” “…existential content that is honest and true… touching both child and adult across cultures.” His signature 360° panoramas—reimagined as miniature planets—blend architectural precision with poetic surrealism, earning him worldwide acclaim.Key accolades & exhibitions • TIFA 2nd Place + Gold Winner – “Tiny Planet-sur-Seine” (2025) • TIFA 1st Place Winner – “Planets of a Tiny Prince” (2023) • Over 130 international awards • Shown in Barcelona, Tokyo, Budapest, New York, Rome, Florence, Bologna, Naples, London, Dubai Three major series received in-depth LensCulture reviews: • “Tiny Planet-sur-Seine” – hailed for revealing new layers of Paris and pushing photography in fresh directions • “Planets of a Tiny Prince” – praised for its emotional resonance and tribute to Saint-Exupéry (“an inspirational work worth remembering”) • “What a Wonderful World” – celebrated for technical brilliance and standing apart in a crowded genre Self-taught and driven solely by inspiration, Christian relentlessly seeks the unseen. Based in the United Arab Emirates since 2023, he continues to expand the limits of spherical photography, uncovering hidden geometries within the everyday.