CHAUSSEE 36
CHAUSSEE 36 PHOTOGRAPHY in Berlin-Mitte is a creative center for photographic art. It offers exhibitions, collections, and publications that illuminate the social relevance of photography. Sustainability and cultural responsibility are the focus.
CHAUSSEE 36 PHOTOGRAPHY: A Center for Photographic Art and Culture
editCHAUSSEE 36 PHOTOGRAPHY, founded in 2015, is a gallery-based project space in Berlin-Mitte dedicated to photographic art in all its facets. This cultural center serves as a place for creative exchange and artistic collaboration.
Key Products and Services
edit- Exhibitions and Events: CHAUSSEE 36 PHOTOGRAPHY regularly organizes exhibitions that deal with historical, experimental, and erotic photography. Special focuses are on the role of women in photography and the social relevance of the medium[1][4].
- Collections and Estates: The house houses and manages the Collection De Gambs, which includes photobooks and photographs from the early 20th century to the present, as well as the Heinz Hajek-Halke estate, which presents the extensive experimental work of the artist[1][2].
- Publications and Research: In addition to the exhibitions, CHAUSSEE 36 PHOTOGRAPHY also publishes publications and conducts research on current issues in photography, such as the significance of experimental photography today or the representation of the female body in photography[1].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of CHAUSSEE 36 PHOTOGRAPHY lies in the exploration and presentation of photographic art and its social as well as art-historical significance. The goal is to explore the place of photography in the art-historical discourse and to illuminate its relevance in today's society. This approach is comprehensively implemented through collaboration with international museums, private and public collections, galleries, and organizations[1].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editCHAUSSEE 36 PHOTOGRAPHY has been restored and expanded according to sustainable principles. The building, constructed in 1886 as a Prussian officer's house, was reopened in 2015 with ecological considerations. This sustainability initiative reflects the company's commitment to taking cultural and ecological responsibility[1].