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Dirk Reinartz. No fairer Land…
An Exhibition of the F.C. Gundlach Foundation
Ohne Titel, Alte Jakobstraße, Berlin-Kreuzberg 1978–1987, aus der Serie "Kein schöner Land" © Dirk Reinartz Archiv, Stiftung F.C. Gundlach + Deutsche Fotothek Dresden
© Dirk Reinartz Archiv, Stiftung F.C. Gundlach + Deutsche Fotothek Dresden
Dirk Reinartz (1947–2004) shaped reportage photography and photographic documentation in Germany like few before or after him. From his extensive œuvre, Kein schöner Land… (No fairer Land…) at f³ – freiraum für fotografie presents a selection of images from the archive holdings of the F.C. Gundlach Foundation and the Deutsche Fotothek Dresden. This focuses specifically on German identity with all its contradictions and historical anchoring as well as its reorientation after 1989. Particularly after the last state elections in East Germany, the historical continuities that lead up to the here and now become clear.
A large part of Dirk Reinartz’s photographic oeuvre was commissioned: with numerous publications in journals and magazines such as Stern, Merian, ZEITmagazin and art between 1971 and 2004, as well as representation by the VISUM photo agency, Dirk Reinartz’s photographs had a reach that is almost unimaginable today. In addition, there were free serial works, beginning with the book project Kein schöner Land (1978–1987), in which Reinartz compiled a swan song to the visual expression of the German spirit from his previous work. Borrowed from the folk song in the spirit of 1848, ironically refracted for the book and series by Reinartz, the exhibition once again makes use of the awkward and yet apt title. No one can misunderstand it as a paean to the German nation “at this time”.
In his life’s work, Dirk Reinartz deals with mental states and sensitivities, socio-political developments and cultural idiosyncrasies, particularly at the interfaces of the “Two Germanies”.
The exhibition is accompanied by an autobiographical slide show. In addition, the photographic works on the wall will be accompanied by facsimiles of the original publications.
A large part of Dirk Reinartz’s photographic oeuvre was commissioned: with numerous publications in journals and magazines such as Stern, Merian, ZEITmagazin and art between 1971 and 2004, as well as representation by the VISUM photo agency, Dirk Reinartz’s photographs had a reach that is almost unimaginable today. In addition, there were free serial works, beginning with the book project Kein schöner Land (1978–1987), in which Reinartz compiled a swan song to the visual expression of the German spirit from his previous work. Borrowed from the folk song in the spirit of 1848, ironically refracted for the book and series by Reinartz, the exhibition once again makes use of the awkward and yet apt title. No one can misunderstand it as a paean to the German nation “at this time”.
In his life’s work, Dirk Reinartz deals with mental states and sensitivities, socio-political developments and cultural idiosyncrasies, particularly at the interfaces of the “Two Germanies”.
The exhibition is accompanied by an autobiographical slide show. In addition, the photographic works on the wall will be accompanied by facsimiles of the original publications.
Runtime: Fri, 06/12/2024 to Sun, 02/03/2025
Price: €6.00
Reduced price: €4.00
Reduced price info: Reduced tickets and free admission are available on presentation of the relevant ID:
Children up to 12 years free admission
Pupils, students
Participants in the federal voluntary service, voluntary social year
Unemployed persons, recipients of Hartz IV or basic income support, berlinpass holders
Severely handicapped persons (at least 50 per cent MdE)
Journalists are only admitted free of charge after prior accreditation.
Guided tours for groups are possible by prior arrangement with us. Please send an e-mail with your preferred date to .
Reduced price: €4.00
Reduced price info: Reduced tickets and free admission are available on presentation of the relevant ID:
Children up to 12 years free admission
Pupils, students
Participants in the federal voluntary service, voluntary social year
Unemployed persons, recipients of Hartz IV or basic income support, berlinpass holders
Severely handicapped persons (at least 50 per cent MdE)
Journalists are only admitted free of charge after prior accreditation.
Guided tours for groups are possible by prior arrangement with us. Please send an e-mail with your preferred date to .
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