Photography played a significant role during the Third Reich, with the Nazi Party utilizing it as a means of propaganda and control. The regime carefully staged photographs to create an idealized vision of Germany and its people, while also using imagery to justify their persecution of minority groups.
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August Sander
Sifting through the archives of both August Sander and Bernd and Hilla Becher always brings to light new perspectives on their photographic work. Thus, the exhibition dedicated to the two positions juxtaposes two previously largely unknown circles of motifs.
August Sander's "People of the 20th Century" project is a testament to his remarkable vision and skill as a photographer. The series provides a comprehensive visual representation of German society during the first half of the 20th century, and its typology of the German people remains a valuable resource for scholars, artists, and anyone interested in the history of photography and the human condition.
August Sander was one of the most influential photographers of the first half of the 20th century. His work focused on portraiture and photographic documentation of German society during the time, from rural workers to artists and the upper class.
Berlin (30 Sep 2018 – 5 Jan 2019) As part of EMOP Berlin – European Month of Photography 2018, Galerie Springer Berlin is showing works by the photographers Ute Mahler and Werner Mahler for the first time and in doing so enriching the gallery’s programme.
Köln (8 Sep – 3 Nov 2018) "People of the Twentieth Century" is a compilation of German society in the first half of the twentieth century, conceived by my grandfather August Sander using photographs from his commercial work, as well as of people he met and photographed during his travels.
Paris (8 Mar – 15 Nov 2018) We can tell from a facial expression the work someone does or does not do, if they are happy or troubled, for life leaves its trail there unavoidably. A well-known poem says that every person’s story is written plainly on their face, although not everyone can read it.
