Since the 1980s, the German documentary photographer Michael Kerstgens has concentrated on long-term photo essays which deal primarily with socio-political issues. His exhibition focuses on changes in places and people, such as the decline of industrial culture and the shift to a consumer and leisure society. read more
Leisure, labour struggles, changing societies and landscapes. – the tour with FFF Artistic Director and exhibition curator Celina Lunsford provides an insight into Michael Kerstgens work spanning four decades.
What makes a great portrait? When does an image become personal or intimate – telling more than just the obvious? In this four-day masterclass with renowned photographer Elinor Carucci, the group will explore these questions and each participant will develop a personal photo project on the theme of (self-)portraiture – from the initial idea to conceptualization and practical execution. MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
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FFF ACADEMY 2025
This year, the FFF Academy programme includes a wide range of masterclasses on finding photographic subjects and portraiture. The workshops will also focus on archives in a photographic context. Lecturers include Agence VU photographer Ferhat Bouda (AL/DE), Elinor Carucci (IL/US), documentary photographer Michael Kerstgens (DE), Marina Planas Antich (ES), artist and founder of Casas Planas Cultural Center in Palma, Mallorca, photographer Markus Seibel (DE), as well Takeuchi Mariko (JP), writer and photography critic. register here for the first events
FFF ACADEMY: WORKSHOP
“EYES ON Frankfurt – Searching for Traces”
Markus Seibel
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2–5:30 pm
Where and how were important photos in Frankfurt taken? Which point of view? Which perspective? With EYES ON Frankfurt – Searching for Traces, the aim is to rediscover these places – a photographic search for traces down to the smallest detail. Professionally supported by Markus Seibel, the group go to places that have shaped the photographic-visual memory of the city. more information and registration