Fine Art Photography Evening - Munich
ASMALLWORLD invites members and guests to join member and art professional Axel Derendorf for “We Are Seen – Identity Between Ritual, Role, and Rebellion” at Loft 11 Gallery. Step into a world of rock history where art meets design.
What do an indigenous community in Papua New Guinea, Faye Dunaway the morning after the Oscars, a dog walk in New York, and Jimi Hendrix with a burning guitar have in common? They all tell stories of identity, of how people present themselves, how they are seen, and how they define who they are.
This exhibition brings photographs by Jimmy Nelson, Terry O’Neill, Elliott Erwitt, Michael Joseph, and Ed Caraeff into an unusual dialogue. At first glance, their visual worlds may seem worlds apart. Monumental group portraits of indigenous cultures meet iconic moments from pop and rock history, quiet irony meets radical gesture, and ritual meets rebellion.
As a final highlight, guests are invited to relax in the 35 m² souterrain cinema room, where videos about the artists will be screened.
This exhibition invites us not to divide, but to connect. It raises the question of whether authenticity lies in ritual or in resistance, and reminds us that we are all, consciously or unconsciously, part of this narrative.
LOFT 11 GALLERY was inspired by and founded in a unique loft overlooking Barcelona, a place where art was created, artists met, and countless ideas were born. This spirit ultimately led to the opening of the first gallery in Barcelona in 2015, followed by presentations at international art fairs, as well as the development of exhibition spaces and art event venues across Europe.
LOFT 11 GALLERY is dedicated to presenting emerging contemporary artists to an international audience through inspiring, sophisticated concepts and a distinctive, surprising style. The portfolio also includes internationally renowned artists, creating an exciting and well-balanced mix that continues to inspire art collectors, art lovers, and fellow artists alike. Through a global network and dedicated scouting, the gallery is constantly discovering new talent. Guests are also invited to explore works by iconic figures such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Picasso, and others.
With strong expertise in licensing, LOFT 11 GALLERY also develops art editions, large-scale museum exhibitions, and immersive artistic experiences.
This exhibition brings photographs by Jimmy Nelson, Terry O’Neill, Elliott Erwitt, Michael Joseph, and Ed Caraeff into an unusual dialogue. At first glance, their visual worlds may seem hardly compatible. Monumental group portraits of indigenous cultures meet iconic moments from pop and rock history, quiet irony meets radical gesture, and ritual meets rebellion.
Jimmy Nelson’s photographs from Papua New Guinea present community as a lived tradition. Bodies, clothing, and posture form a collective self-image passed down through generations. His group portraits appear timeless, almost otherworldly, while simultaneously raising questions about the photographer’s perspective and our own role as viewers. With a deep respect for humanity and its uniqueness, few artists create images of such monumental presence. His books documenting this mission have sold over 300,000 copies to date.
In contrast, Terry O’Neill’s legendary photograph of Faye Dunaway, taken the morning after her Oscar win for “Network”, captures a different expression of identity. Glamour and exhaustion, staging and intimacy merge into a single moment. Identity here appears as a conscious role, controlled and iconic, yet profoundly human.
With Elliott Erwitt, another tone emerges, defined by humour, chance, and quiet observation. In works such as Dog Legs, Bulldogs on Stoop, or his portrait of Marilyn Monroe, identity reveals itself not as a pose, but as a fleeting moment. Erwitt reminds us that humanity often becomes most visible where no one seeks the spotlight.
Musician photography marks a further shift. Michael Joseph’s images of the Rolling Stones during the era of Beggars Banquet, or Ed Caraeff’s iconic photograph of Jimi Hendrix with a burning guitar, depict identity as an act of self-creation, bold, risky, and rebellious. Here, tradition is not preserved, but transformed to make way for something new.
This exhibition invites us not to divide, but to connect. It raises the question of whether authenticity lies in ritual or in resistance, and reminds us that we are all, consciously or unconsciously, part of this narrative.
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