In November 2024, the photobook Augenblicke: DDR fotografie 1956–90 by Thomas Billhardt was published by Mitteldeutscher Verlag. The book showcases the works of one of the most renowned photojournalists of the post-war era, offering compelling insights into life and everyday reality in the socialist state.

Thomas Billhardt’s photographs capture political and social events in the GDR from 1956 to German reunification in 1990, creating a unique historical document.To accompany the release of the photobook, Camera Work Gallery presents 20 selected works from December 13, 2024, to February 1, 2025, in the reception room.

This presentation of works offers a unique opportunity to experience Thomas Billhardt’s distinctive perspective on a defining chapter of German history.