Exhibition: Life_Ticker. Bildpublizistik im 20. Jahrhundert

Since the 1920s, photographic images have shaped our view of the world – disseminated through journals and the mass media, which served both as a working platform and a stage for photographers. The exhibition highlights this close connection by, for the first time, displaying photographs and their publications side by side on an equal footing. This provides fascinating insights into the journeys of images – from the moment they are created to their impact in the public sphere.

The exhibition brings together around 300 exhibits across ten sections, showcasing iconic photographs and their media contexts – from early photo-essays right up to the present day. It also highlights how images shape our collective memory and continue to evolve in the digital age.