PHOTOGRAPHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Tenz Maalsen (b. 2003) is a photographer and creative director whose work moves between documentary and conceptual photography. Driven by curiosity and empathy, he aims to highlight the cultures, communities, and emotions that shape who we are. His photography explores how traditions, environments, and rituals shape identity. Through his projects, he seeks to emphasize the importance of different ways of living and the communities that embody them. 

 

He is one of the co-founders of NOIR, a creative community founded in 2020. NOIR fosters genuine human connection in an increasingly digital world through club nights, exhibitions, collaborative projects, and clothing. 

 

Tenz has worked with brands, artists, and institutions such as

Skepta, Nike, MNC, Adidas, Tems, Patta, Rimon, What’s Culture, Footlocker, Oxlade, Puma, Frenna, and Aiche.

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