Einfach das Leben

Auteurs

• Peter Dammann

Paramètres

• Photographie

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The camera was a constant companion in the life of engineer Peter Dammann (born 1936). Between the 1960s and 1990s, he captured not only his family but also people, landscapes, and animals, resulting in thousands of images from family celebrations, excursions, birthdays, and funerals. Dammann focused on creating compelling images rather than mere documentation, drawing inspiration from established photographers to refine his skills. He preferred black-and-white photography and developed his prints in various darkrooms throughout his life. His photographs were meticulously organized in labeled binders and boxes, with the best prints enlarged to 18x24 centimeters and stored in homemade wooden crates. The last roll of black-and-white film he developed, numbered 422, dates back to 2007. He also digitized his final eighty-nine rolls and ordered prints from a photo service. Since 2002, his photography has been digital. Despite his artistic aspirations, Dammann never sought to publish his family chronicle. It was his son, artist Martin Dammann (born 1965), who encouraged him to publicly showcase his private photographs for the first time in this publication and at the exhibition in Opelvillen. The exhibition ran from May 2 to July 29, 2018, as part of the International photography triennial RAY.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2018
• Reliure: (souple)