Place: New York
Born: 1969
Biography:
Michael Cherney, also known as Qiu Mai or 'Autumn Wheat', is a landscape photographer based in Beijing. He was born in New York in 1969 to a Jewish American family and has been living in China since 1991. Cherney's work is known for its unique blend of Chinese and Western influences, and he has gained international recognition for his photographic and calligraphic art. Cherney's work often explores themes of nature, culture, and identity, and he has exhibited his art in galleries and museums around the world.