Events

Large-format documentary photographs from crisis and conflict regions and remote communities, centred on humanity, dignity and resilience. Staged by Simone Angerer, the works are integrated directly into the store architecture.

Worlds Apart brought Laurin Strele’s large-format documentary photography into Sagmeister – Der Mann in Bregenz. From 16 July to 5 September 2026, the exhibition presented work from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Jordan and Bangladesh, focusing on dignity, everyday life and resilience beyond the headlines. Simone Angerer’s scenography integrated the photographs directly into the store architecture, positioning them above clothing rails and tables rather than in a conventional gallery setting. Several works connected to Strele’s first photobook, Worlds Apart, published by Eyeshot. The exhibition was open during Sagmeister’s regular business hours. Admission was free.

An artist talk about photographing conflict between proximity, responsibility and truth, followed by an open conversation with the audience.

Witnessing Conflict is a free artist talk with Laurin Strele at Leica Store & Galerie Stuttgart on Thursday, 24 September 2026, from 18:30 to 20:30. Framed by the theme “Photography between proximity, responsibility and truth,” the evening considers the decisions and ethical responsibility involved in documenting conflict. Laurin reflects on photographing in war and crisis zones, the trust built in fragile situations, and what happens when another person’s reality becomes an image. The evening concludes with an open Q&A. Admission is free, and tickets are available through Eventbrite.

A photographic live essay on conflict, displacement, dignity, trust and the ethical decisions behind documentary images, followed by an audience Q&A.

In Witnessing Conflict, Laurin Strele reflects on work from Ukraine, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon: how images from crisis regions are made, the balance between proximity and distance, and the responsibility involved in selecting and publishing documentary photographs. The official programme title is “Witnessing Conflict: Konfliktfotografie, Nähe und Verantwortung.” The photographic live essay is followed by an audience Q&A.

A practical masterclass on developing a documentary story through image selection, sequencing and ethical decisions.

How do strong individual photographs become a coherent visual story? Laurin Strele explores subject, access, proximity, editing, rhythm and sequence through his documentary projects. The session offers practical tools for shaping an idea into a photographic series, with attention to responsibility and trust when working with people. The official programme title is “Von der Einzelaufnahme zur visuellen Geschichte – Dokumentarisches Storytelling in der Praxis.”