Shifting the Lens at FZA Bayreuth: Photography, Research, and Perspective Shift
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Shifting the Lens at FZA: When Photography Shifts Knowledge, Power, and Perspective
The photo exhibition Shifting the Lens showcases an international research project at the Research Center Africa of the University of Bayreuth from April 13 to April 30, 2026, understanding photography as a method of listening. The opening on April 13 at 5 PM connects the exhibition with a panel discussion on the topic of Women, Work, and Money. Admission is free, and the presentation is accessible to people with disabilities.
Photography as a Tool for Knowledge
At the center is the Photovoice approach: images are created not merely as illustrations, but as part of a dialogical research process. The exhibition makes voices from the Oworonshoki community in Lagos visible and addresses questions of power, representation, and social reality. Those who engage with this work experience photography as a medium of knowledge between documentation, self-empowerment, and aesthetic experience.
Women, Work, and Money as Societal Visual Questions
The topic of money appears not only as an economic measure but as a symbol of value, exchange, everyday life, and change. The works on display open up views on gender-sensitive and intersectional perspectives, consciously questioning simplified narratives about poverty or progress. This is where the strength of the exhibition lies: it combines cultural education with a precise, contemporary engagement with social inequality.
A Space for Research, Dialogue, and Exhibition Experience
The venue itself enhances the exhibition atmosphere. The Research Center Africa on the campus of the University of Bayreuth stands for interdisciplinary research, international networking, and new forms of knowledge transfer. The exhibition is tailored to the university space and targets an audience that wants to think about art, science, and societal debates together.
Accessibly and Free of Charge
The exhibition includes accessible entrances and audio descriptions via QR codes. This format combines accessibility with substantive depth, making the art experience low-threshold. For visitors, an open offer is created that invites seeing, reading, and reflecting.
Conclusion: Shifting the Lens is not a classic photo exhibition but a cleverly curated art experience about perspectives, participation, and visibility. Anyone interested in contemporary photography, post-colonial issues, and feminist research should definitely experience this exhibition live in Bayreuth.
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