When does the exhibition run?

The exhibition runs from July 11, 2026, to September 13, 2026.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Museum of Photography Braunschweig, Helmstedter Straße 1, 38102 Braunschweig.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is €5, reduced €3.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the museum is accessible via a ramp during opening hours. However, there is no accessible toilet.

How can I get there via public transport?

By bus 413 to Steintor or by tram 4, 5 and bus 452 to Museumstraße.

Are there parking options?

The museum does not have its own parking. Paid parking options are available in the surrounding area at Museumstraße as well as parking garages nearby.

Jamel Shabazz shows New York's street poetry at the Braunschweig Photography Museum

Name: Jamel Shabazz. New York Moves and Black Communities
Start: 2026-07-11T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-14T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Museum für Photographie Braunschweig

Jamel Shabazz brings New York's streets to the Museum of Photography Braunschweig

With Jamel Shabazz. New York Moves and Black Communities, the Museum of Photography Braunschweig will present an exhibition starting on July 11, 2026, that impressively connects street photography, social history, and urban imagery. The New York photographer is considered a precise chronicler of people, fashion, identity, and community in public spaces.

An exhibition between empathy and urban culture

Shabazz began photographing people on the streets of New York in the late 1970s in Brooklyn. His images are mostly taken in public spaces, turning the urban environment into a stage for encounters, self-expression, and memories. This attitude also shapes the exhibition experience in Braunschweig: close, direct, and full of atmosphere.

Black and white, color, and strong social perspectives

The exhibition focuses on bodies of work from the early 1980s to the present, including black and white and color photographs, as well as early photo albums and books. Shabazz documents people from the Black and Latin communities with visible closeness and great sensitivity. The images speak of community, dignity, and the moments when everyday life becomes history.

First museum exhibition in Germany

For Braunschweig, the exhibition holds special significance: The Museum of Photography is presenting the first museum exhibition of the artist in Germany. Curated by Barbara Hofmann-Johnson and realized in cooperation with the Kunsthaus Nuremberg, the house thus opens a strong dialogue between international photography, urban culture, and contemporary museum work.

A place for photography with clear visitor orientation

The museum is accessible via a ramp, located at Helmstedter Straße 1 in Braunschweig, and is well connected by bus and tram. Paid parking options and parking garages are available in the surrounding area for visitors. The exhibition integrates well into a cultural walk through Braunschweig.

Conclusion: A must-visit for photography fans and city dwellers

This exhibition combines artistic quality with a social perspective and urban energy. Those who love photography will receive an intense, well-curated event experience of international format. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not just view images but experience them in depth.