The shattered life of a young artist
Interview with Pierre H. Brinker
It happened three years ago, on 12 December. Artist Pierre H. Brinker ended up in a wheelchair because of an inflammation in his spinal cord. Since then, his life has changed dramatically. He is still waiting for it to be 13 December.
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Film Stills of Pierre H. Brinker swimming in a lake during his roadtrip through Europe, Sylvensteinsee, Bavaria, Germany, 2024
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