Ralph Steinegger, born in 1976 in Zurich, is a Swiss photographer who has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, New York, Istanbul, Singapore and Shanghai. His early interest in maps and stories of explorers has instilled in him a curiosity for the world around him, which defines him as a person but also shapes his approach to photography. He has a profound interest in the urban landscapes of the rapidly growing megacities of this world, particularly their continuous transformation, inherent contradictions, and things slightly out of place. While his images often lack a visible human presence, they document the spaces we inhabit and the environment we shape. Ralph is fascinated by the adaptability of the human species, our ability to find comfort in the most inhospitable conditions, and to make any place feel like home. He was among the winners of the Urbanautica Institute Award 2020 in the category environment, nature, perspectives. His work has been published in various international print and online magazines, such as Royal Photography Society, Paper Journal, Urbanautica, Desired Landscapes, Anima Loci, Panorama, Noice Magazine, etc.