In Mongolia, flexing and bending the body into seemingly impossible positions has been perfected into what some call a uniquely Mongolian tradition.
In the last 70 years, Mongolia has become a breeding ground for the world's top contortionists, who have performed everywhere from Russia's Bolshoi Theater to the Cirque du Soleil.
Indeed, while other well-meaning parents around the world might send their little girls to ballet or piano lessons, in Mongolia they're more likely to drop them off at contortion school.
In 2017 Anja Bruehling gave up her global executive career to pursue her passion -documentary and fine art photography. She has worked and traveled to over 60 countries. Her passions are documenting people, diverse cultures, social issues, and the human condition around the world. She sees the camera as a medium to stay curious more than ever and to make observations, explore places, prosperity, beauty, people, and the socio-economic problems they face.
Awards 2020 - American Photographer 36 – Chosen Winner
2019 - American Photographer 35 – Chosen Winner
2018 - 4 finalist mention in the 11th Julia Cameron Awards
2017 – American Photographer 33 – Chosen Winner
2016 – American Photographer 32– Selected Winner
2016 – Latin American Fotografia 5 – Selected Winner
2016 – Finalist – Social Documentary Network – Visual Stories
2015 – Critical Mass (Top 200)
2015 – American Photographer 31 – Chosen Winner
