Stefan Hagen

Stefan Hagen is a German-born, New York-based photographer and the Founder of the Montello Foundation. He established the foundation to support artists whose work fosters an understanding of natures fragility. His own acclaimed photographic work has been exhibited in the US and Europe and is featured in numerous collections.

Stefan is deeply passionate about creating opportunities for artists to connect with the environment. He established a solitary artist retreat in a remote Nevada desert valley to provide a unique space for inspiration, solitude, and creative focus. His interests extend to how art can translate environmental awareness into understandable messages.

Inspired by a trip through Nevada in 2007, he purchased 80 acres of land to create a unique base camp for artists to experience and create in the desert.