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East Berlin, late 1960s. In a Germany divided between tension and uncertainty, photographer Helga Paris turned her lens to the rhythms of everyday life in the German Democratic Republic.<\/span>
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Until January 25, <\/span>Fotografiska Berlin<\/span><\/a> will present <\/span>Helga Paris: f\u00fcr uns<\/span><\/i><\/a>, the first major exhibition of Paris\u2019 work since her passing in February 2024. Spanning five decades, the show expands beyond mere documentation, revealing stories that paint a subtle, nuanced portrait of Berlin\u2019s social and cultural fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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In a historical moment when questions of history, identity and unity feel fragile \u2014 and as Germany marks Unity Day on October 3 \u2014 Paris\u2019 intimate and raw images remind us that history is written not only by leaders, but by ordinary lives. <\/span>f\u00fcr uns <\/span><\/i>\u2014 \u201cfor us\u201d \u2014 serves as a quiet, powerful reminder that the past is never truly lost, and that the essence of our common humanity still connects us.<\/span><\/p>\n

To reflect on her timeless legacy, we spoke with Marina Paulenka, Director of Exhibitions at Fotografiska Berlin.<\/span><\/p>\n

GP: For someone who is not familiar with Helga Paris and her body of photographs: who was she, and why is her quote \u201cI have always only been interested in people\u201d so essential?<\/b><\/p>\n

MP: Helga Paris was an outstanding East German photographer, one of Germany\u2019s best portraitists, who was born in the late 1930s and passed away last year. She devoted her life to observing and photographing people with special attentiveness and precision. Her works capture that poetry of everyday life in East Berlin and abroad. She was always trying to show dignity, resilience and emotion in ordinary people and ordinary gestures. The quote sums up her humanistic approach: she was guided by curiosity, not ideology.<\/span>
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GP: How do you think she built the trust that allowed people to open up to her and be photographed?<\/b><\/p>\n

MP: According to her daughter Jenny, Helga Paris was naturally shy, but had a remarkable eye for the right moment. She built trust by spending time with her subjects \u2014 friends or women at work \u2014 being patient, consistent and genuinely interested, observing without judgement. People felt seen and respected, allowing authentic expressions to emerge.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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GP: One of the series is <\/b>Treff-Modelle,<\/i><\/b> portraying women in an East Berlin fashion garment factory \u2014 not only their work but their inner worlds. How do you interpret Paris\u2019 fascination with the subjects of these portraits? Please, walk us through the exhibition.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

MP: Sure! We arrange the exhibition so that it isn’t arranged chronologically, but curated like a conversation across time, combining well-known series, newly compiled works, and previously unseen photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Treff-Modelle<\/span><\/i> focuses on women in a fashion garment factory, highlighting both their labour and individuality. Paris was drawn to the working class, especially women, capturing their fatigue, resilience, dignity and sense of community. Her portraits reveal inner lives often overlooked, showing the human dimension behind work in the socialist system.<\/span><\/p>\n

These portraits weren\u2019t meant as direct political commentary, but they offer an unbiased perspective on life and society at the time. Her talent lay in creating multi-layered images that reveal the complexity of everyday life in the GDR.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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GP: <\/b>Berliner Jugendliche<\/i><\/b> is striking for its non-judgmental look at 1980s teenagers. What can we learn from Paris\u2019 way of seeing youth?<\/b><\/p>\n

MP: In <\/span>Berliner Jugendliche<\/span><\/i>, Paris photographed teenagers alongside elderly subjects, highlighting life\u2019s full spectrum. She captured her own children and their friends with closeness and respect, portraying their curiosity, complexity and self-discovery without moralising. Her approach shows that adolescence can be documented with sensitivity, while revealing the universal experience of growing up.<\/span><\/p>\n

GP: Are there any specific pictures that you recall that are particularly striking or are particularly representative for <\/b>Berliner Jugendliche<\/i><\/b>?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MP: Everyone is putting fingers on Sven Marquardt! He was a friend of her son. Some other subjects, like Pauer, appear in a triptych \u2014 photographed at different ages \u2014 allowing viewers to see the development of a single personality over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>GP: In <\/b>Hellersdorf<\/i><\/b>, Paris turned her lens to a Plattenbau district after reunification. What does this series tell us about transformation and continuity?<\/b><\/p>\n

MP: <\/span>Hellersdorf<\/span><\/i> was shot after the reunification and it reflects both change and persistence. The social and architectural environment shifted dramatically and Paris shows this everyday routine, social interactions, human resilience that continues. But here, people appear lighter and dressed differently, signalling a fresh chapter with new families. It’s a kind of interplay of transformation in ordinary life.\u00a0<\/span>
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GP: The exhibition includes more personal or experimental series like <\/b>Masks<\/i><\/b> and <\/b>Affections<\/i><\/b>. How did Paris explore new ways of seeing and representing people in these works?<\/b><\/p>\n

Udo Kittelmann and I spent almost a year researching her archive, going through negatives and prints and making new discoveries. <\/span>Masks<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Affections<\/span><\/i> are two series that were curated by us. <\/span>Masks<\/span><\/i> is a witty, playful exploration of self-expression: she photographed family members at home wearing theatrical masks, creating engaging relational dynamics. <\/span>Affections<\/span><\/i> focuses on actual expressions of affection \u2014 how people connect with each other, with objects, and with nature. Together, these series expand her documentary approach, revealing poetic, emotional, and performative dimensions of human life.<\/span><\/p>\n

GP: Considering the celebration of German Unity Day on October 3, why are Paris\u2019 photographs resonant nowadays?<\/b><\/p>\n

Her photographs remind us that social and political transformations are lived intimately \u2014 through gestures, routines and relationships. They remain relevant for reflecting on identity, community and unity in everyday life. For example, we include a portrait by Sybille Bergmann, taken on the night the Berlin Wall fell \u2014 Helga was there, witnessing it alongside ordinary people.<\/span><\/p>\n

GP: In what ways can Paris\u2019 approach \u2013 her curiosity, her empathy \u2013 inspire how we document society today?<\/b><\/p>\n

MP: Helga Paris\u2019 photographs are subtle, never meant to shock or make headlines, yet they demonstrate the power of ethical engagement. They remind us that human connection, empathy and attention to detail are essential when documenting society. Capturing authentic moments requires patience and sensitivity \u2014 people must feel comfortable enough to forget the camera is there. Her work also includes remarkable self-portraits, revealing her own emotions and identity as a woman and mother. These images show that documentation can be both empathetic and deeply personal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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GP: If there\u2019s one thing you want visitors to take away from this exhibition, what would it be?<\/b><\/p>\n

MP: I hope visitors take away a full sense of Helga Paris\u2019 life and career. She was not only focused on Germany \u2014 she also travelled to New York, Russia and other places. I also hope audiences are inspired by striking works like the New York panels, featuring her words and observations.<\/span><\/p>\n

GP: What responsibility do you feel, as a curator, when presenting the work of an artist who passed away so recently?<\/b><\/p>\n

MP: Presenting Helga Paris\u2019 work carries great responsibility, as this is one of her largest exhibitions. It\u2019s special because we collaborated closely with her archive and her daughter, helping us honour her vision. Together with Udo Kittelmann, we combined different generational and cultural perspectives to present the work thoughtfully and respectfully. We also made an accompanying book with extensive material, including unpublished texts Helga wrote that explain her vision and influence, giving audiences a chance to hear her voice directly and carry it forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover <\/span>Helga Paris: f\u00fcr uns<\/span><\/i><\/a> until January 25 2026 at Fotografiska Berlin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"East Berlin, late 1960s. In a Germany divided between tension and uncertainty, photographer Helga Paris turned her lens to the rhythms of everyday life in the German Democratic Republic. 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