Goeun Museum of Photography introduces contemporary German photography that has had strong influence around the world. German photography that received spotlight with August Sander was split into two streams since 1960s. First was the school of typological photography centering on Art Academy of Dusseldorf led by Bernd and Hilla Becher as well as their students that include Thomas Struth, Thomas Ruff, and Andrea Gursky.
The tradition of subjective photography forms the other pillar of German photography, with Otto Steinert playing the key role. Interestingly enough, subjective photography is the exact opposite of typological photography in terms of contents and format. While typological photography shows interest in similarities over differences, subjective photography notices the potential created by the differences. 

Images to be shown are from Claudia Fährenkemper's most recent  series that captures armors from museums in various aspects and  series. Both series are in black and white, beautifully and vividly exposing the nature of subjects using intensive tones and distinctive gradations. At a glance typological photography influence may have strong presence in her work but look closer and you will discover ways of describing the subject that are unique to this artist alone. It is so as she chooses the backgrounds in different tones depending on the texture of the armor and reveals various shades of black and white accordingly.

MiJung Lee, Curator

Claudia Fährenkemper -
Curator MiJung Lee - Chuha Chung -