Alexandra Polina

Homeless Youth – The sobering backdrop to this story lies in alarming figures from the Federal Ministry of Housing. According to the data, more than 192,000 young people under the age of 25 were classified as homeless in Germany at the start of the previous year—a dramatic increase compared to prior years.

The feature gives a direct voice to five young people affected by this situation. They share their personal stories, often marked by broken homes, sudden eviction by their…

At the end of October 206 the time has come - the Kunsthalle Bremen opens the exhibition “The Dachshund: An Icon Goes for a Walk”. In the run-up to the opening, World Dachshund Day on June 21st offered owners the perfect opportunity to meet their dachshunds in front of the museum.

Reason enough for photographer Alexandra Polina and Spiegel Magazine to also stop by Bremen.

The resulting series is entitled “World Dachshund Day: When did the stuffy breed become cool?” and…

The Pappnasen-Express (Clown Nose Express) is a legendary party train that has been transporting carnival fans from northern Germany directly to the carnival capital of Cologne for over 25 years. The train usually departs from Hamburg-Dammtor station – a region not exactly known worldwide for its sense of humor.

The train was originally created to provide carnival enthusiasts from northern Germany with a safe and communal way to travel to Cologne, although for many, the…

For SPIEGEL Coaching, photographer and concept artist Alexandra Polina once again developed both the visual concept and photography for a new editorial series. Using symbolically charged motifs, she translates key themes of the magazine into concise visual metaphors.

Alexandra Polina works with clear colors, reduced compositions and playful everyday objects – such as a ping-pong paddle, a smiling sponge figure or a balancing orange. The photographs function like small visual…

The SPIEGEL Book Prize is a new literary prize from Der SPIEGEL, awarded for the first time in 2025. It recognizes fiction published on the German book market in 2025 – including not only German-language works but also translations of international authors.

Alexandra Polina was commissioned to photograph the cover story for the first SPIEGEL Book Prize. Her editorial showcases some of the 20 nominated titles.

The SPIEGEL Book Prize is an annual award that honors both…