Zander Galerie

Katinka Bock & Michael Schmidt

Info: Zander Galerie Cologne is pleased to announce the opening of the new exhibition showing selected works by artists Katinka Bock and Michael Schmidt. This presentation shows the convergence of two different artistic voices, highlighting their shared thematic interests and their distinctive approaches to the medium of photography. By capturing moments in urban, familiar, and historical contexts both artists find a way to investigate and reflect on the passing of time be it urban development or fleeting moments. Selected works by Katinka Bock (*1976) and Michael Schmidt (1945–2014) come together in a visual dialogue that invites viewers to discover the intersections of their creative fields. Bock’s practice moves between the mediums of sculpture, photography, film, and installation while exploring concepts related to history, territory, space and temporality. Schmidt, a trailblazer of German contemporary photography, developed his own approach to reality for each of his series–for instance Waffenruhe (1985–87), Architektur (1989–91) or Frauen (1997–99), the latter of which is also presented in the exhibition. Due to a process of constant reflection and innovation, his œuvre has been a seminal influence on a younger generation of photographers.