Jürgen Henschel: Photographer of the shared city - special exhibition in the Schöneberg Museum

Jürgen Henschel: Photographer of the shared city - special exhibition in the Schöneberg Museum

The party magazine "The Truth" of the Socialist Unity Party of West Berlin (SEW) was active in West Berlin from 1955 to 1989. Jürgen Henschel, a well -known photographer, worked as a permanent photographer from 1967 to the hiring of the magazine. His pictures reflect the zeitgeist and the history of the shared city. For the 100th birthday of the photographer, the Schöneberg Museum shows a special exhibition with 100 of its black and white recordings from 1953 to 1990.

Jürgen Henschel was a politically committed chronicler who photographed protest culture, urban renovation and everyday life in West Berlin. His most famous picture is the photo of the dying Benno Ohnesorg. With around 23,000 negatives in the archive of the Tempelhof-Schöneberg museums, Henschel is one of the best-known photographers of his time. The special exhibition in the Schöneberg Museum offers visitors the opportunity to experience the history of Berlin through its lens and to discover the zeitgeist of the shared city.

The exhibition can be seen from November 17, 2023 to June 2, 2024 and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of black and white photography. It is a unique opportunity to experience the history and culture of Berlin through the lens of Jürgen Henschel. The special exhibition promises a journey into the past of the divided city and the opportunity to explore the zeitgeist of this era. A visit to the Schöneberg Museum is a must for everyone who is interested in the history of Berlin and want to get an insight into the photography and political culture of this time.

Source: www.berlin.de