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Bruce Gilden's 'Why These?' at Fotografiska Berlin: A Retrospective of Confrontational Street Photography

exhibition · 2026-07-12

Bruce Gilden, renowned for his evocative street photography marked by close flash techniques, has unveiled a new exhibition titled 'Why These?' at Fotografiska in Berlin. The show features a total of 41 photographs, including 19 celebrated images taken in locations such as Coney Island, Haiti, New York, and Tokyo, alongside 22 large-scale prints that demonstrate his transition to digital color starting in 2013. Gilden, a Brooklyn native born after World War II, expresses a deep connection with his subjects, viewing them as family. The exhibit is open for viewing every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Why These?' at Fotografiska Berlin
  • 41 photographs handpicked by Gilden
  • 19 iconic images from Coney Island, Haiti, New York, and Tokyo
  • 22 large-scale prints showcasing digital color shift in 2013
  • Gilden describes subjects as his 'family'
  • Gilden adopted Robert Capa's mantra
  • Gilden bought his first camera, a Miranda, in 1968
  • Exhibition runs daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Entities

Artists

  • Bruce Gilden
  • Robert Capa

Institutions

  • Fotografiska Berlin
  • Magnum Photos

Locations

  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Brooklyn
  • New York City
  • Coney Island
  • Haiti
  • Port-au-Prince
  • Tokyo
  • Japan
  • Philadelphia
  • USA
  • Columbus
  • Ohio
  • Iowa State Fair
  • Ocean City
  • Maryland
  • Las Vegas
  • Nevada
  • West Bromwich
  • New York

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