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„From Far Away. Images of the GDR“ showcases photographs related to the GDR, featuring works by various artists who have appropriated and reinterpreted existing images for a new perspective. Some pieces intertwine image and text, creating transmedial dialogues that challenge viewers to reconsider the reality depicted in the photographs. These images reflect past places and situations, raising questions about the nature of reality and the impact of artistic intervention on visual representation. The exhibition focuses on the knowledge embedded within these photographs and their layered meanings, rather than merely documenting moments in time. While the specific contexts and periods of the photographs are evident, the core inquiry revolves around how these images can be further engaged with and what new interpretations they may evoke. The artists involved include Tina Bara, Seiichi Furuya, Tamami Iinuma, Sven Johne, Jens Klein, Jürgen Kuttner, Christian Lange, Emanuel Mathias, Katrin Mayer, Simon Menner, Einar Schleef, Christine Schlegel, Joachim Schmid, Erasmus Schröter, Maya Schweizer, Gabriele Stötzer, Paul Alexander Stolle, Elisabeth Tonnard, Andreas Trogisch, Joerg Waehner, and Ulrich Wüst. Text contributions come from Michael Buhrs, Annett Gröschner, Vanessa Joan Müller, Sabine Schmid, Gabriele Stötzer, Christoph Tannert, and others.