Galerie Julian Sander Celebrates August Sander's 150th Anniversary with Three-Part Exhibition

In Cologne, Galerie Julian Sander is celebrating two significant milestones: the 150th anniversary of photographer August Sander's birth on November 17, 1874, and the 100th anniversary of his solo exhibition at the Kölnischer Kunstverein in 1927. This celebration takes the form of a three-part exhibition series titled "August Sander. Architecture, Landscape, Portrait. Facets of an Œuvre." It emphasizes Sander's role as a pivotal figure in 20th-century photography, particularly through his renowned work "People of the 20th Century," which sought to portray the social fabric of his era through various portraits. The series also highlights Sander's expertise in architecture and landscape photography, with the first segment currently focusing on architecture, followed by landscape and portrait exhibitions. This initiative not only commemorates these anniversaries but also enhances the appreciation of Sander's artistic impact on documentary photography.