April 1 , 14:00 – April 30 , 16:00
In 1990, in the midst of a historic upheaval, photographer Beate Knappe travelled to Chemnitz – a city caught between the remnants of the GDR and the new possibilities of a united Germany. Beate Knappe photographed women in their private surroundings and at their workplaces, which would often change profoundly just a few months after reunification.
The exhibition BESTANDTEIL – Stück vom Ganzen – Frauen in Chemnitz shows these women at a time of change, when society was looking for new structures and the place of women in this transformation was still unclear.
35 years later, the exhibition returns to Chemnitz – to a city that has evolved, to a society that has changed and invites us to reflect on the transformation: How has the place of women in society changed? How is their contribution perceived today?
The exhibition can be seen from 1 April to 30 April 2025 and is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. The exhibition can also be viewed at other times on request.
You can find out more about the history of the photo project here. If you want to see more of Beate Knappe, click here to visit her website and her portrait project ‘Fuck you Cancer’.
