What makes us rich*poor? Photography in the windows of vhs Freising
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Photography that sharpens the view on wealth and poverty
The exhibition What makes us rich*poor? brings the great social question of our time into focus in the windows of vhs Freising: What does wealth mean today, and how can we even consider the gap between rich and poor? The poster exhibition presents current series and photo reports from the LAGOIS Photography Competition 2025 and transforms daily life in front of the building into an immersive examination of the work.
Six photo reports, a social tension field
The presentation includes six photographic positions that make wealth and poverty visible not only as economic categories but also as cultural and human experiences. Among others, featured are The Light of Courtyards by Björn Wiedenroth, Deep Looking by Hannah Schlegel, as well as later series such as Facets of Wealth, Labor Struggle - Future instead of Dismissal, Smash the Patriarchy, and What Remains. It is precisely this variety that makes the exhibition a multifaceted art experience between documentary photography, social commentary, and aesthetic condensation.
Exhibition atmosphere in urban space
Particularly appealing is the presentation in the windows of vhs Freising. The photographs meet passersby threshold-free, without classical opening hours, and right in the middle of their daily path through the city. This creates an exhibition that does not detach itself from life but reflects it directly. Light, glass, and sight axes give the images their own spatial effect and transform the facade into an open image surface.
Cultural education with a clear stance
vhs Freising anchors the show in its work for cultural education and social participation. The format is suitable for anyone who wants to experience photography not just as visual art, but as an instrument of enlightenment and empathy. The exhibition suggests how closely prosperity, justice, abundance, responsibility, and human dignity are interconnected. It is precisely in this that its special authority lies: It connects documentary photography with a politically relevant educational question.
Barrier-free and visible to all
The presentation in the windows is specifically intended as an offer for everyone. It comes without admission, without regular visitor barriers, and without a classical exhibition setting. This makes the aesthetic experience easily accessible while simultaneously expanding into the public space. Those who walk through Freising encounter this visual world almost casually and often stop longer in front of it.
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What makes us rich*poor? is an exhibition for all who appreciate photography as social thinking with images. It opens new perspectives on social inequality and the question of what makes a good life. A visit is particularly worthwhile because art, everyday life, and stance come together in a convincing way.
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