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Pending submission: Analogue Photography Ewerk  

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Resource ID

170

Access

Open

Contributed by

Luna Schelle

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General Information
Technical Details

Date of artefact origin

21 November 91

Type of Artefact/Material

Personal Photo

Credit (creator of artefact) incl. licence type

Henrik Andree

Digital born?

no

Related Venue

E-Werk

Keywords

Photography, Ewerk

AI Keywords

architecture, industrial, graffiti, abandoned, urban decay

Caption

Analogue footage from before Ewerk was a club. Taken by Henrik Andree in 1991 (estimated).

Original filename

ewerk2.jpeg

File format

JPEG

Date of Creation (of the digital version)

16 November 25

Technical Source

Scanned Negative

Content description (AI-based)

This black and white photograph depicts the interior of an abandoned industrial building. The scene is characterized by a large, open space with high ceilings and a prominent staircase on the left side leading to an upper level. The walls are worn and show signs of decay, with peeling paint and exposed brickwork. Debris and rubble are scattered across the floor, suggesting neglect and disuse.

A significant feature of the image is the graffiti on the wall, which includes the phrase "Ich hab' Daniel lieb!" in German, translating to "I love Daniel!" This element adds a personal and human touch to the otherwise desolate environment. The large windows in the background allow some natural light to enter, casting shadows and highlighting the texture of the walls and debris.

The photograph captures a sense of abandonment and history, offering cultural researchers insights into urban decay, the impact of industrial decline, and the ways in which people interact with and leave their mark on forgotten spaces.

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  E-Werk material collection