Photographic reflection: Exhibition by Michael Schäfer in the Haus am Kleistpark

Photographic reflection: Exhibition by Michael Schäfer in the Haus am Kleistpark

The artist Michael Schäfer presents photographic assembly in his current exhibition in the large exhibition hall of the house at the Kleistpark, which deal with contemporary relevant topics. His works in recent years are characterized by a conceptual understanding of photography, which shows the reflexive potential of the medium in the context of art. A remarkable project by Schäfer is "Invasive Links" (2016 to 2019), in which he uses image material from Liveleak.com, a platform for uncensored cell phone videos and still images from crisis situations. The artist stages an exhibition installation that contains elements such as large -format wallpapers, a sofa and a reading corner to explore the contrasts between crisis recordings and living normality in society.

Michael Schäfer also created 53 picture cubes in 2021, one for every week of the year. Each cube shows different screenshots of global crisis situations that are mounted on marine views to open a broad association area. Through his works of art, the artist poses questions about the perception of reality in consumed images, the abstraction of images on the Internet and the role of emotions and generalizations when viewing image.

The exhibition in the Haus am Kleistpark offers visitors the opportunity to deal with these questions and admire further work by Michael Schäfer. With his works, the artist invites you to think critically about the effect of media pictures on our imagination and to gain new perspectives on current social issues.

The most important information about Michael Schäfer's exhibition is summarized in the following table:

| Artist | Michael Schäfer |
| ——————— | ———————- |
| Exhibition location | House at the Kleistpark |
| Exhibition period | 2021 |
| Main project | "Invasive Links" |
| Number of picture cubes | 53 |
| Thematic focus | Media pictures, crisis situations, perception of reality |

The work of Michael Schäfer invites you to take a critical look at the power and importance of pictures in modern society and offers viewers the opportunity to gain new insights through his art.

Source: www.berlin.de