Joschka Fischer 1991 © Herlinde Koelbl, Munich

Spuren der Macht Die Verwandlung des Menschen durch das Amt Traces of Power The Transformation of Man through His/Her Office June 18 - July 31, 2003

Joschka Fischer 1998 © Herlinde Koelbl, Munich

Photo exhibition by Herlinde Koelbl, Munich (Germany)

Opening ceremony with an introduction by the artist:
Wednesday, June 18 2003: 8.30 p.m.

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What is the price for power? How is power transforming man? What motivates people to strive for and to bear a life in the limelight? Herlinde Koelbl, an internationally acknowledged photographer from Munich, examined these issues for a long time. Her long term photographic study, depicting 15 leading public figures from the fields of politics (inter alia Gerhard Schröder, Joschka Fischer, Angela Merkel), economy and the media, took more than eight years of intensive research work. She met her "models" once a year in order to analyze changes in their personality. Both her photographic sessions and the accompanying interviews reflect all the ups and downs of the characters. The result is an impressive profile of power. Herlinde Koelbl will present her photographic project and share with the visitors some of her interesting experiences in the fields of power and glory.

Location: Faculty of Theology, Karl-Rahner-Platz 1, first floor

Open from Monday till Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Organizers: Institut für Systematische Theologie / Research Program “Religion - Violence - Communication - World Order” / Colloquium on Violence & Religion