In our cabinet exhibition «A picture for eternity», we take a look into the past of the people of Rheinfelden and show gems of portrait photography from our collection.
For a long time, every portrait was an exclusive snapshot and a picture for eternity. It is therefore not surprising that nothing was left to chance when taking the picture: Composition, lighting, clothing, accessories, posture or the gaze - everything was thought through. Even in the earliest photographs in our collection, the daguerreotypes of the Schröter family from 1853, but also in the most recent ones, the passport photos from the vending machine from the 1980/1990s, this representation, the staging of a particular image, is central.
With selected portrait photographs, we show the range of human representations in private and public spaces as well as the different forms of representation and (self-)staging, which are sometimes characterized by conventions and aesthetics typical of the time, but also always reflect individual ideas of one's own person.
For a long time, every portrait was an exclusive snapshot and a picture for eternity. It is therefore not surprising that nothing was left to chance when taking the picture: Composition, lighting, clothing, accessories, posture or the gaze - everything was thought through. Even in the earliest photographs in our collection, the daguerreotypes of the Schröter family from 1853, but also in the most recent ones, the passport photos from the vending machine from the 1980/1990s, this representation, the staging of a particular image, is central.
With selected portrait photographs, we show the range of human representations in private and public spaces as well as the different forms of representation and (self-)staging, which are sometimes characterized by conventions and aesthetics typical of the time, but also always reflect individual ideas of one's own person.
And today? Selfie spot at the Fricktal Museum Rheinfelden!
Following the transition from analogue photography to digital imagery, portrait photography has now finally arrived in all social classes: smartphones and photo apps allow everyone to present themselves in their own individual way, anytime and anywhere, and to showcase themselves on the relevant platforms.
Take the time to stage yourself exclusively at our selfie spot «Please hold still!» at the Fricktaler Museum Rheinfelden with a picture for eternity!
Following the transition from analogue photography to digital imagery, portrait photography has now finally arrived in all social classes: smartphones and photo apps allow everyone to present themselves in their own individual way, anytime and anywhere, and to showcase themselves on the relevant platforms.
Take the time to stage yourself exclusively at our selfie spot «Please hold still!» at the Fricktaler Museum Rheinfelden with a picture for eternity!
