Neubrandenburg's change of tapet: art with provocative nudity!

Neubrandenburg's change of tapet: art with provocative nudity!

Katharinenstraße 23, 17033 Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - Silvio Witt, the former mayor of Neubrandenburg, opened an exciting new chapter in his life on June 20. After resigning in October 2024 and the new elections in May this year, he decided to devote himself to the art scene. Together with his friend and business partner, Joke Reichel, he will open the new gallery "Walking Change" at Katharinenstraße 23 next Saturday at 4 p.m.. This gallery has set itself the goal of treating provocative topics and creating space for creative forms of expression. Nordkurier reports on the visionary orientation of the project.

The opening is accompanied by the photo exhibition "Häuung", which immerses them deep into the Berlin technom music scene and the aesthetics of eroticism. The work shows a number of snapshots and pictures in black and white, which not only presents bare bodies, but also sex toys as well as paint and leather accessories. The photos seem to give an answer to the challenges of society 35 years after the death of the influential photographer Robert Maplethorpe and bring the topics of identity, gender and body image into play. In cooperation with Joke Reichel, the author of the exhibition has already rediscovered basic works of Mapplethorpes, which are known for their “pure black and white poetry”. change of wallpaper explains the intention behind the exhibited images.

A look at art and its meaning

In a time when diversity and inclusion in nude photography, more and more gain importance, Reichel takes a step towards unconventality with "molting". Photography with a focus on the nature of the male body at night shows conscious authenticity. "It is about not staging, but life as it is," the artist describes his approach. The works were created in situations in which people live their lives but often reluctant to talk about it.

The gallery "Change of Wall" will not only accommodate Witt and Reichel’s vision, but also offer other artists the opportunity to show their work. The exhibition rooms are open until October, and it remains to be seen in an exciting way of how the local art market will develop through such creative initiatives. Witt has emphasized that Neubrandenburg needs a space for subcultures that enable people to express and experiment. nude art workshops emphasizes the ongoing developments in nude photography and shows that the discussion about body awareness and self-portrayal also shows in the opposite Has not lost up to date.

Next Saturday, Neubrandenburg can look forward to an exciting opening that not only revives the art scene, but also covers a discourse on important social issues. With "molting" the team around Silvio Witt and Joke Reichel will give the impetus for profound discussions.