Exploring the (pictured) Chambers
In the heart of Berlin, The Verwalterhaus, a venue for contemporary art and culture, is currently playing host to an exceptional photography exhibition. The exhibition, titled "TIME Moving & Storage," showcases the works of Michael Ackerman, a renowned photographer known for his intimate and radical style.
The Verwalterhaus, once the residence of the caretaker of the St. Marien and St. Nikolai cemetery, opened in 1802, now stands as a testament to Berlin's rich history, making it an apt location for Ackerman's retrospective.
Born in Tel Aviv in 1967, Ackerman moved to New York at the age of seven and began photographing at 18. He now resides between Berlin and New York, having moved to Berlin some years ago.
Ackerman's photography explores personal and familial histories, exile, and the search for home and connection. His work delves into the complexities of love and time, often blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
The exhibition at The Verwalterhaus includes works from Ackerman's 40-year career as a photographer. It encapsulates his extensive travels and experiences, intertwining stories from various locations such as New York, Berlin, Paris, Naples, Varanasi, and Poland.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is a series of photographs from the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw. Another room is dedicated to Ackerman's family, offering a personal glimpse into his life and work.
Meanwhile, at the CLB in the Aufbau Haus on the Moritzplatz, Pia Lanzinger's art can be seen in the exhibition "Little Big Cha(lle)nges." Lanzinger's art addresses major social conflicts in a small scale, in videos, photos, and conversations. Further events and actions related to Lanzinger's exhibition can be found on the CLB's website.
In a separate event, the KreisverChor will participate in a musical parade on the Moritzplatz on July 5th at 5 PM.
Ackerman's work, with its unique style created through the use of a cheap Chinese plastic camera, is often reminiscent of social documentary photography from the 1970s, with stark black-and-white contrast and blur. His books, such as "Half Life," "Smoke," "Epilogue," and "End Time City," have received critical acclaim, with "End Time City" receiving the prestigious Prix Nadar in 1999.
The exhibition at The Verwalterhaus is a must-visit for anyone interested in photography, history, and the human condition. It is open until September 27th.
The Verwalterhaus, once a residence steeped in history, now provides an immersive home-and-garden setting for Michael Ackerman's photography exhibition, "TIME Moving & Storage." Ackerman's lifestyle in Berlin and New York intertwines with the works showcased, exploring themes of personal histories, home, and connection.
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