With ‘Atmospheres of Imagination’, Lothar Wolleh Raum presents a key selection of Lothar Wolleh’s colour photography. On show are works from the years 1962–1979, with a focus on the photographer’s abstract pieces.

In 1965 Lothar Wolleh published “The Second Vatican Council”, a complex photo project in book form. This project marked the onset of an experimental approach to photography, exploring the fine line between figuration and abstraction. Until his death in 1979, Wolleh created such works, focussing on the properties and the spiritual meaning of colour and light.

A picture is only beautiful if it does not remind you of a picture at all: otherwise it is an illustration.’

These words, quoted in Wolleh’s diary, seem to be the root of his new photographic venture. Lothar Wolleh Raum is dedicated to the work of photographer Lothar Wolleh (Berlin, 1930 – London, 1979).

Framework program

Monday, Sep 28, 2020, 6:30 pm
Opening Reception
with an introduction by Antoon Melissen, curator. Held in German.

Every Wednesday & Saturday in October at 4 pm
Guided Tours
Held in German. Registration: 

Every Saturday in Nov & Dec at 4 pm > Paused at the moment
Guided Tours
Held in German. Registration: 

Saturday, Dec 12, 2020, 6:30 pm > Exhibition extended until Feb 2021!
Finissage

Sep 29 — Dec 12, 2020 extended until Feb 2021
Opening Reception: Monday, Sep 28, 6:30 pm
+ Framework program: please see above

Lothar Wolleh Raum

Linienstraße 83a, 10119 Berlin
[District: Mitte | Borough: Mitte]

Opening hours during Sep & Oct: Daily 3 – 6 pm,
opening hours during Nov & Dec: Thu – Sat 3 – 6 pm

Admission free