Part of the Triennial of Photography Hamburg and organized to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of F.C. Gundlach (1926–2021), the exhibition explores the legacy of the photographer, collector, gallery owner, and cultural networker. It presents 130 of his photographs alongside 70 works from his collection, including pieces by Erwin Blumenfeld, Richard Avedon, Regina Relang, and Cindy Sherman.
Renowned for his international fashion photography, Gundlach shaped visual culture and influenced representations of gender and identity in postwar German magazines. The exhibition traces photography's rise as a social and cultural medium since the 1950s, emphasizing collaborations across cities such as Paris, New York, and Tokyo. It highlights Gundlach's roles as networker, entrepreneur, and mentor, demonstrating how his curiosity and openness fostered new talent and experimentation.
Rather than presenting a traditional retrospective, the show situates his multifaceted career within broader artistic, technological, and social developments, underscoring his lasting impact on contemporary image culture.
