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Lukas Städler: Hain
Exhibition
Lukas Städler: Hain
23 Aug 2024 – 9 Oct 2024
Regular hours
- Friday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 23:00
Address
- Oranienburger Str. 54
- Berlin
Berlin - 10117
- Germany
Gay cruising – the anonymous sexual encounters between gay men in public spaces – is for many a hidden side to Berlin. In Hain, Lukas Städler breaks old stereotypes by capturing the intimate, romantic moments of these spaces.
About
The term Hain brings to mind a small, peaceful grove, representing a special or sacred place. Cruising started at a time when gay people could not safely express their sexuality in public spaces. Parks and urban spots like Berlin’s Tiergarten became venues for private encounters. Even now, with dating apps providing an alternative for sexual connections, these physical spaces remain embedded in the city's layout.
Städler’s project began with frequent visits to these sites, where he built personal connections long before capturing his first photograph. Though their mutual trust, he was invited to capture uniquely intimate and poetic moments.
This exhibition has been curated as part of Emerging Berlin - our talent program for upcoming artists, showcasing unique Berlin stories.
