Deutsche Fotothek

100 years of the German Photothek represent 100 years of development and change. Names and locations have changed, functions and tasks have evolved, and collection profiles have been refined. Today, the German Photothek, with its profile as an archive of photographers, is one of the most significant image archives in Europe. This book reflects on a tumultuous history and, above all, on what defines the institution today: being a central place for the preservation, research, and dissemination of photographic heritage. Through 100 positions, the entire spectrum of what photography encompasses is explored: documentation, art, reportage, advertising, or experimentation - featuring many well-known photographers as well as those who are new or rediscovered. The diverse visual journey through the history of photography offers surprising and associative encounters between past and present, between East and West, between near and far, and showcases the richness of the collection.