COMMUNITY

Football fan clubs, families, political collectives – people are always striving for a sense of belonging. Since the invention of photography, the medium has not only captured this sense of belonging; it has also been used to fuel or challenge it. Photography allows us to demonstrate that we are part of something bigger. It can also be used to draw boundaries to exclude those who are not part of our own community.

The exhibition highlights the multifaceted relationship between photography and community, both in the past and present. It brings together applied and artistic positions that explore this relationship – whether with subtle humour, impressive solidarity, or with the aim of precise analysis.

The exhibition is based on the Kunstpalast’s photographic collection and supplemented by international loans. Visitors will be actively involved in the exhibition and are invited to submit their own images of community. A richly illustrated catalogue will accompany the exhibition, featuring contributions from art historical, sociological and historical research on the subject.