An exhibition with works by: Sammy Baxter, Natalia Evelyn Bencicova, Paul Brain, Thomas Dodd, Scallywag Fox, Ilka & Franz, Diana Gomez, Brian Griffin, Eric Gyamfi, Gottfried Helnwein, Samuli Karala, Marc Lamey, Eva Losada, Marinka Masséus, Stephen Maycock, Cameron McNee, Jorge Monedero, David Newby, Erwin Olaf, Zeynep Özkanca, Elizaveta Porodina, Perttu Saksa, Antonia Steyn, Zuzu Valla, Liron Weissman, Zuzia Zawada
Radical Beauty radically questions our views of beauty, attractiveness and aesthetics. In this globally unique photo project, over 60 internationally renowned fashion and art photographers have developed individual images and photo series together with people with Down’s syndrome. Surprising and unique portraits were created under professional conditions.
Radical Beauty blurs the boundaries between disciplines. The close collaboration between models and photographer has resulted in impressive works that convey the desire for role play and visual experimentation and impressively reflect the unique personalities of the protagonists: Whether tender intimacy, sober realism or full-bodied joie de vivre – Radical Beauty celebrates all facets of the human condition and celebrates the diversity of an inclusive society.
Radical Beauty was created in 2018 by the British collective Culture Device, a group of Down’s syndrome performers who have already performed at London’s Royal Opera House, the Tate Modern and the Southbank Centre. Under the artistic direction of Daniel Vais, a global project has since emerged that contributes to the visibility of people with cognitive disabilities and gives people with Down’s syndrome a voice.
The exhibition was curated by Nadine Barth (@barthouseprojects).
Artistic direction of the project: Daniel Vais (Culture Device).
Opening: March 6, 2025, 7 PM.
Photo: © Erwin Olaf, from the series A Mind Of Their Own
An exhibition as part of EMOP Berlin – European Month of Photography:
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