Barbara Klemm: 1968

The 25 photos in the exhibition were taken and selected especially for the East-European Goethe Institutes by Barbara Klemm, one of the most important documentary photographers of the German student movements. Klemm covered East- and West-German political and social events as a photographer for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Over the years she has received various awards due to her outstanding work and in recognition of her direct and original photos.

Paris, New York, Cairo, Berlin... In 1968 simultaneous demonstrations in favor of democracy were held throughout the world. 40 years later well-known authors from all corners of the globe look back at the events of that year: have the revolts left any trace? Read more in German and English about the global events of 1968 and about their causes at the following link.