Community. Photography and Belonging at Kunstpalast

The exhibition sheds light on the multifaceted relationship between photography and community in the past and present. It brings together applied and artistic positions that explore this relationship.

Overview

The soccer fan club, the family, the political collective – people strive to belong. Since the invention of photography, the medium has not only captured belonging, but can also fuel or question it. Photography makes it possible to demonstrate that you are part of something bigger. It can also be used to draw boundaries with those who are not part of one’s own community.

The exhibition, which will be on display at the Kunstpalast from 10 February to 25 May 2026, sheds light on the multifaceted relationship between photography and community in the past and present. It brings together applied and artistic positions that explore this relationship – whether with subtle humor, impressive solidarity or with the aim of precise analysis.

The exhibition is developed from the photographic collection of the Kunstpalast and supplemented by international loans. Visitors will be actively involved in the exhibition and can contribute their own community images. The exhibition will be accompanied by a richly illustrated catalog with contributions from art history, sociology and historical research on the subject.