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title: "Through Chargesheimer’s Lens: Life and Art in Post-War Cologne"
subtitle: From Photos to Kinetic Sculptures 💥
image: featured-image.jpg
event:
  session1: 2024-10-03 10:30
  session2: 2024-10-03 18:30
  venue: Museum Ludwig
  venueUrl: https://www.museum-ludwig.de/
  venueAddress: Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Köln
  fee: Adults 25€, kids, students, artists 5€
  registrationInformation: "Register by Sept. 29th Why? My ArtTalks are labors of love – each ArtTalk is unique and requires time and resources to prepare for. Minimum number of ArtTalk participants**: 5.** If there are not enough people, I will let you know via email at least 2 days before the ArtTalk. If don’t hear from me – you’re in and we’re on."
  bankAccount: DE 17 6723 0000 4019 2455 50
  paymentInformation: Please transfer the ArtTalk fee with your registration a week before the ArtTalk. If you pay and cannot attend, let me know where I can transfer your money back to you.
  information: "We’ll meet in the middle of the central foyer. Remember large bags (bigger than an A4 piece of paper) must be checked. Feel free to reach out to me Karla Schlaepfer: info@art-talks.de if you have any questions."
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# newsletterSubject: Explore Cologne Through Chargesheimer’s Lens: Don’t Miss Our Oct. 3 ArtTalk!
# newsletterPreviewLine: Dive into the world of Chargesheimer, Cologne’s iconic photographer, and his groundbreaking work on Oct. 3
# newsletterSendingDateAndTime: Sunday, Sept. 15 at 12
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Dear ArtTalkers,

Upcoming the next ArtTalk at Museum Ludwig on **October 3**!

This time, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of **Chargesheimer**, a Cologne photographer who transformed how we see everyday life in the city. 📸 Known for his iconic photo books, _Cologne intime_ and _Unter Krahnenbäumen_, Chargesheimer captured the spirit of post-war Cologne like no one else. His gritty, unvarnished portrayal of life on the streets gives us a unique window into the city’s history and people.

But that’s not all! For the first time in 30 years, we’ll also see his **kinetic sculptures**, the _Meditationsmühlen_. These Plexiglas works reflect the balance of chaos and control, blending art and mechanics in ways that are as hypnotic as they are groundbreaking.

**Plus**, we’ll kick off the ArtTalk with the latest **Schultze Project frieze**, featuring artist **Kresiah Mukwazhi**. Her powerful new work tackles themes of patriarchal violence and female empowerment.

Interested in joining me for the [**KunstBewusst** lecture in English](https://kunstfreunde.koeln/events/afrika-filmfestival-meets-kunstbewusst-artist-in-focus-kresiah-mukwazhi/) **featuring Kresiah**?\
**Date:** Sept. 24, 2024\
**Time:** 6:00 PM\
**Venue:** Museum Ludwig Kino Saal\
(No sign-up needed!)

For the ArtTalk, we’ll meet in the central foyer, and remember—no large bags. 😊 I can’t wait to explore Chargesheimer’s world and Mukwazhi’s impactful work with you all. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Artful greetings,\
Karla

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Thanks 😍Anke for a podcast suggestion from Open Spotify on Chargesheimer!\
[Here is the link!](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mC7rX3F03eVI1z474XHZo?si=eWCeUKmrRlu4QlS8VMTAGg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A6kk7THL3rdJAmWU4Nj3jPV&nd=1&dlsi=0ce4c07925b944da)