Fascination Science at halle267: Herlinde Koelbl portraits research
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Herlinde Koelbl makes science visible
With the exhibition Fascination Science, halle267 – municipal gallery Braunschweig invites you from October 2 to November 29, 2026, to an intense encounter with the people behind groundbreaking research results. The photographer Herlinde Koelbl presents an international series of expressive black and white portraits of around 60 renowned natural scientists, including numerous Nobel laureates.
Black and White Photography between Concentration and Personality
Koelbl's photographic language directs attention to faces, postures, and individual presence. In the reduced aesthetics of the monochrome portraits, a special exhibition atmosphere emerges: light, contrast, and body posture come together to create silent studies on curiosity, perseverance, and the human drive to discover new things.
The Essence of Research at Hand
An extraordinary curatorial element makes the project immediately tangible. Herlinde Koelbl asked the subjects to write a formula, a thought, a quote, or a sketch as the essence of their research on their own hand. This connects the exhibition’s photographic observation with scientific insight. The hand becomes a personal knowledge repository, giving abstract fields of research a concrete, almost intimate dimension.
A Dialogue between Art and Science
The exhibition moves at the intersection of photography, science communication, and cultural education. It not only showcases scientific achievements but also questions the motivations behind them: curiosity, doubt, imagination, and the courage to take the first step. In Braunschweig, the project is given a special reference to the research-intensive scientific landscape of the city through additional exhibits from regional research institutions.
Herlinde Koelbl: A Shaping Voice of German Photography
Herlinde Koelbl is among the most renowned German female photographers. Her extensive work includes the series The German Living Room, Jewish Portraits, and the long-term study Traces of Power. For her artistic work, she has received numerous awards, including the Dr. Erich Salomon Prize, the Federal Cross of Merit, and the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Art and Science.
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The exhibition can be seen at halle267 – municipal gallery Braunschweig. It is open Wednesday to Friday from 3 to 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free. October 30, 2026, falls within the exhibition period; on this Friday, the exhibition will be open from 3 to 6 PM.
Conclusion: An Artistic Experience for Curious Eyes
Fascination Science combines precise portrait photography with a sensually accessible consideration of scientific insight. Visitors experience a work observation that links faces, ideas, and societal significance. Those searching for the connection between photographic art, research, and cultural education will discover a concentrated artistic experience with lasting impact at halle267.
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