We are happy to present “Unbekannt“, an exhibition showing works of the photographers Timo Stammberger and Norman Behrendt at the non-commercial art space Fotogalerie Friedrichshain. Please come to the opening, on the 14th of January, 19h.

“Graffiti writers and other urban artists who work in public space, significantly influence the appearance of many cities and especially that of Berlin. In the exhibition “Unbekannt” (”Unknown”) the two Berlin based photographers Norman Behrendt and Timo Stammberger show portraits of some protagonists of these often difficult to access scenes. These people are often not perceived as artists, pursued by the police, and receive recognition only within their scene. But why do they follow an enormous pressure to perform, oppose the rules, and invest their money, time and energy into their art, with the risk of getting arrested? In “Unbekannt” the displayed artists are neither glorified nor condemned. Rather, Behrendt and Stammberger show intimate view of those, whose image is often distorted by the media.”

For more images see Burning down the house by Norman Behrendt and Urban Artists on Timo Stammbergers’ website.

The gallery is located central at the Warschauer Strasse S/U station (directions). More information at the Facebook group.

The photo on the flyer above is taken by Norman Behrendt.

Timo Stammberger got featured in the latest issue of the Werkschau (showcase) by Season Magazine. Along with Stammberger other photographers like Dave Coba, Tilla Pe, Corriette Schoenaerts, Lev Dolgachov, Christian Friis and Werner Groß show photos.

You can see the magazine online here.

Portraits of two Urban Artists from Berlin, recently taken by Timo Stammberger. Both are well known for what they do: T. Raumschmiere for electronic music, Alias for Street Art.

Right click any image, select ’save as’ to see the recent portfolio of Timo Stammberger.

Timo Stammberger’s website has been updated today. It shows a new series ‘Urban Artists’ and new tunnel works from Dortmund. Stammberger recently visited the Ruhrarea, Europe’s largest metropolitan area, consisting of cities like Dortmund, Bochum, Essen and others. This accumulation inhabits 5,3 million people and for them the public transport system plays an immense role in daily life. This ever growing system has interweaved itself deep into the cityscape. Yet few have seen it before like Stammberger did on his recent visit to the underground of Dortmund.

Check www.timostammberger.com

Why is it that Berlin is saturated with a style so heterogeneous and more importantly, unlike any other to be found?

Check out the answer by Alexandra Ross (curator/writer) and Timo Stammberger (photographer) in the new issue of Chew Magazine from South Africa. More and larger images at Stammberger’s media section.