Martin Rütschi

Martin Rütschi

photographer Switzerland

Martin Rütschi is a Swiss photographer known for his impactful documentation of the open drug scene in Zürich during the 1990s, particularly at the Lettenareal. His images, often capturing the stark realities of addiction and urban decay, became some of the most recognized visuals of that era. After spending 25 years in news photography with the Keystone agency, Rütschi transitioned to freelance work in 2012, continuing to explore themes of social justice through his lens.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,984
Power
646$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,984 $700,000 646$
Totals 1 8,654,622 7,984 $700,000 646$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Rütschi is a journalist for Keystone who reported on the enforcement of deportations in Switzerland. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Ausschaffung krimineller Ausländer: Laissez-faire in der Romandie

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Rütschi is mentioned as the author of the article discussing the Swiss Army's survey on non-binarity. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Eine Umfrage der Armee geht schief

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Rütschi produced the most widely circulated images of the open drug scene in Swiss media. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: 30 Jahre Räumung, nach Elend, Heroin und Tod – Zürich