Heidi Hollinger facts for kids
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Heidi Hollinger
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Hollinger, Montreal, 1994
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| Born | 1968 (age 56–57) |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Known for | photographer |
Heidi Hollinger (born in 1968) is a talented person who has worked as a photographer, a TV show host, and even a politician! She is especially known for her amazing photos of important political leaders.
Life and Work
Heidi Hollinger was born in Montreal, Quebec. She went to McGill University for her studies.
After finishing school, Heidi moved to Moscow, Russia, and opened her own photo studio. She became very busy, taking pictures at more than 100 political meetings across Russia. She also traveled all over the world to photograph many famous leaders.
Some of the well-known people she photographed include Vladimir Putin, Mikhail Gorbachev, Jean Chrétien, Fidel Castro, and the Dalai Lama.
After living in Moscow for ten years, Heidi returned to Montreal. From 2011 to 2015, she was the host of a documentary TV series called Waterfront Cities of The World. This show was on the Discovery Channel.
Each of the 39 episodes in the series explored a different port city around the world. Heidi helped viewers learn about these interesting places.
Art Exhibitions
Heidi Hollinger has shown her photographs in many art exhibitions. These shows allowed people to see her unique pictures of politicians and other subjects.
Her work has been displayed in cities like Moscow, Los Angeles, and Montreal. Some of her exhibitions included "Faces of the Opposition" and "The Russians Emerge."
Books by Heidi Hollinger
Heidi Hollinger has also written several books. These books often feature her photographs and share her experiences.
Some of her books include Heidi Chez Les Soviets, Peculiarities of Russian Politicians, and The Russians Emerge. She also wrote 300 Reasons to Love Havana, which is about the city of Havana.
Art Collections
Heidi Hollinger's photographs are part of important public art collections. This means her work is kept in museums and galleries for everyone to see and study.
Her art can be found in places like the Moscow History Museum, the Moscow House of Photography, and the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art.
Political Career
In May 2021, it was announced that Heidi Hollinger would join a political group called Ensemble Montréal. She ran as a candidate for city councilor.
A city councilor is someone who helps make decisions for a city, like a local government leader. She ran in a specific area of Montreal called Saint-Henri-Est-Petite-Bourgogne-Pointe-Saint-Charles-Griffintown during the 2021 Montreal municipal election.
