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Frank Ockenfels 3

Introspection

A mirrored portrait of the bottom half of a person's face.
© Frank Ockenfels 3, i phone split 2020, Courtesy Fahey_Klein Gallery

Frank Ockenfels 3: Introspection invites you to break with convention and explore your inner world through creativity.

At the heart of the exhibition is Ockenfels’ journal – the foundation of his distinctive artistic style. His journaling habit, initially a tool to manage anxiety, has become central to his creative process. Using scissors, ink and charcoal, he transforms portraits into reflections of his thoughts, ideas and emotions.

A collage of George Clooney.
© Frank Ockenfels 3, GEORGE CLOONEY 2005, Courtesy Fahey_Klein Gallery
A picture of David Bowie from behind.
© Frank Ockenfels 3, I AM AFRAID 2020, Courtesy Fahey_Klein Gallery
"My favorite thing that ever happens is when people tell me, ‘I had no idea about your work, I don’t really know your work, I’m not sure I even like your work – but it inspired me to go get a journal and start doing something.’ With that, for me, I’m done."
– Frank Ockenfels 3

Known for portraits of icons like Angelina Jolie, David Lynch, Nirvana and David Bowie, Frank Ockenfels breaks convention by blending photography, collage, drawing and journaling in a layered, deeply personal style.

Find inspiration in Ockenfels’ playful, spontaneous approach and explore your own world through art and self-expression. 

A collage featuring a man's picture.
© Frank Ockenfels 3, what do they see 2019, Courtesy Fahey_Klein Gallery
A portrait of Nirvana.
© Frank Ockenfels 3, NIRVANA 1993, Courtesy Fahey_Klein Gallery

CREDITS

This exhibition is curated by Jessica Jarl (Global Director of Exhibitions at Fotografiska) in collaboration with Frank Ockenfels 3.

Coordinated by Thomas Schaefer (Exhibitions Manager at Fotografiska Berlin).

This exhibition is part of EMOP Berlin - European Month of Photography.

Media Partners: tipBerlin, The Berliner, DIFFUS, Schön!, Schön Alive. As part of EMOP Berlin.

Until 20 Apr 2025

Rinko Kawauchi

a faraway shining star, twinkling in hand

In a world of change and chaos, there is a quiet revolution in the art of simply being present. It’s in the often-overlooked everyday moments that we find a serene kind of power. In a faraway shining star, twinkling in hand, Rinko Kawauchi inspires us to slow down and reflect on how to make the most of living here and now.

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Two children are sitting on the ground facing each other, with their heads resting against each other.
From the series ME, 2019 © Rinko Kawauchi, Courtesy of Christophe Guye Galerie

Until 8 Jun 2025

Viviane Sassen

The Body As Sculpture

Have you ever looked at your body and imagined it as something else – a shape, a form, a sculpture? The Body As Sculpture invites you to break free from rigid beauty standards. Through self-portraits, sculpture and surrealist collages, Sassen deconstructs and reshapes the human body to embrace its infinite forms - highlighting the connection between outer and inner transformation.

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A photo collage of a person who is partially covered with greenery.
© Viviane Sassen, Juno, from the series series Modern Alchemy, 2022

Emerging artist

Until 12 May 2025

Jakob Tillmann

Adorning The Self

In Adorning The Self (2024) Berlin-based photographer Jakob Tillmann captures the many ways in which people wear jewelry in intimate and thought-provoking portraits. His photographic approach invites viewers to reflect on the deeper meanings behind adornment, offering a fresh perspective on how these personal symbols shape our interactions with the world.

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young man in white tshirt with pink jewlery against blue background
© "Adorning the Self" is a project by photographer Jakob Tillmann and creative director Joachim Schirrmacher for the jewelry trade show INHORGENTA MUNICH. It was adapted for Fotografiska Berlin by Marina Paulenka, Head of the Exhibition Department, and Marie-Luise Mayer, Project Manager Emerging Berlin. The exhibition was conceived in collaboration with the artist and produced in friendly cooperation with our photography print partner WhiteWall.