Hans Signer has been a photographer for over 20 years and has travelled widely during that time. Cities, and particularly the great American metropolises of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, have always been of particular interest to him and have inspired some of his most emotive work. A recurring theme has been the often uncertain relationship between cities and the busy people who bring them to life.

In viewing Signer’s work the paintings of Edward Hopper and the dark, shadowy world of film noir spring to mind. It comes as no surprise that Hans Signer has a burning passion for film noir movies.

Until recently Signer’s photographs have remained largely undiscovered private treasures.