F.C. Gundlach's Centenary Exhibition at Bucerius Kunst Forum, Hamburg
The Bucerius Kunst Forum in Hamburg is set to showcase 'F.C. Gundlach. You'll Never Watch Alone', marking the first significant exhibition of the renowned German fashion photographer's oeuvre since his passing in 2021. This event will take place from 8 May to 16 August 2026 and is curated by Sebastian Lux, Franziska Mecklenburg, and Prof. Dr. Sophie-Charlotte Opitz. Celebrating Gundlach's centenary, it is part of the 9th Triennial of Photography Hamburg 2026. The exhibition will display over 200 pieces, including 130 photographs by Gundlach and 70 additional works from his collection, with contributions from the F.C. Gundlach Foundation, examining influences and power dynamics alongside pieces by Richard Avedon, Erwin Blumenfeld, Regina Relang, and Cindy Sherman.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: 8 May – 16 August 2026
- Curators: Sebastian Lux, Franziska Mecklenburg, Prof. Dr. Sophie-Charlotte Opitz
- First major presentation of Gundlach's oeuvre since his death in 2021
- Celebrates Gundlach's 100th birthday
- Over 200 exhibits: 130 photographs by Gundlach and 70 works from his collection
- Works by Richard Avedon, Erwin Blumenfeld, Regina Relang, Cindy Sherman, and others
- Organized by Bucerius Kunst Forum in collaboration with Stiftung F.C. Gundlach
- Part of the 9th Triennial of Photography Hamburg 2026
Entities
Artists
- F.C. Gundlach
- Richard Avedon
- Erwin Blumenfeld
- Regina Relang
- Cindy Sherman
- Romy Schneider
- Uli Richter
- Heinz Schulze-Varell
- Curt Waldenburger
- Candy Tannev
- Elfi Wildfeuer
- Biggi
- Eleanor
- Charlie Rivel
- Martin Munkácsi
- William Eggleston
- David Hockney
- Irving Penn
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Edward Steichen
- Richard Prince
- Becher-Schüler
Institutions
- Bucerius Kunst Forum
- F.C. Gundlach Foundation
- Stiftung F.C. Gundlach
- PPS. Galerie F.C. Gundlach
- Blumenfeld Foundation
- Deutsche Kinemathek
- Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg
- Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes
- Hapag-Lloyd Stiftung
- Deichtorhallen
- Haus der Photographie
- Triennale der Photographie Hamburg
- Weltkunst
- Stern
- Film und Frau
- Triennial of Photography Hamburg
Locations
- Hamburg
- Germany
- Berlin
- Berlin (West)
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Düsseldorf
- Palais de Chaillot
- Brandenburg Gate
- Breitscheidplatz
- Bikini House
- Harlem
- Avus
- Santiago de Chile
- Chile
- Alter Wall 12, 20457 Hamburg