Fascination with people: traveling exhibition in Eisenstadt until September 23rd!

Fascination with people: traveling exhibition in Eisenstadt until September 23rd!

In Eisenstadt, the traveling exhibition “People in Focus” attracts attention. Anyone interested has the opportunity to visit the last stop of this impressive exhibition until September 23rd. The works of 28 professional photographers will be presented on Cathedral Square and will be shown at five locations in Burgenland. This photo exhibition places a clear focus on the fascination of being human and aims to shine a light on the achievements of domestic professional photography. The exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the art of photography and view the diversity of human emotions and stories through the lens. MeinBezirk reports that Erwin Muik, the guild master of the state guild of professional photography, explained the choice of topic. He emphasizes how challenging it is to photograph people and capture their individual stories.

The meaning of photography has changed and developed significantly over time. Its roots lie in the invention of the camera obscura in the 18th century and the oldest surviving photograph, taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826. These beginnings of photography were significantly influenced by personalities such as Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot. Cameras that became more affordable in the 19th century made photography accessible to the general public, fundamentally changing the way people perceive the world. We learn this from the course of the History of Photography.

A look into the past

Over the centuries, photography established itself as an art form and means of documentation. Important turning points include, for example, the introduction of the 35mm camera between 1900 and 1924 and the popular use of the SLR camera from 1950 onwards. During this time, social influences such as the two world wars also had a significant impact on the photographs of this era, which often captured warlike scenarios. Photojournalism became increasingly important and still plays an important role in reporting today.

With the advent of the Internet and digital photography between 1975 and 2000, photography underwent a dramatic change. In the 21st century, smartphones and social media have revolutionized the way we take photos and share images. These developments make it clear how much technology has shaped and continues to shape photography, as on fotografie-bgld.at.

The exhibition “People in Focus” is not only a feast for the eyes, but also an opportunity to reflect on the history and development of photography. She shows that there is a story behind every image and that the art of photographing people requires a unique skill. The numerous images on Cathedral Square in Eisenstadt invite anyone interested to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of photography and experience the diversity of humanity from different perspectives.