CORINA GERTZ - Echoes of the Unseen

In the organizer's words:

We are delighted to present works by Corina Gertz at this year's DC Open.

In her long-term project The Averted Portrait, photographer Corina Gertz directs the gaze towards women in traditional dress - and turns it away at the same time. The subjects always appear from behind, against a monochrome black background. This deliberate staging puts the focus on clothing as a carrier of history, identity and belonging. A cultural memory becomes visible, which is reflected in fabrics, patterns and craftsmanship.

Many of the garments on display are heirlooms that are rich in history, tradition and family significance. They embody knowledge passed down through generations and reflect social, aesthetic and political narratives. Without revealing the individuality of the wearers, Corina Gertz succeeds in drawing a sensitive portrait of collective identity - between personal affiliation and social context.

The averted portrait is a silent homage to cultural roots and textile memory - and at the same time an invitation to look, reflect and rediscover.

Vernissage

Friday, September 5, 2025 6 - 9 p.m.

With joint courtyard party of the galleries
Poststrasse 3, 40213 Düsseldorf


Opening hours during the DC Open 2025

Friday, September 05 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, September 06 1 - 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 07 1 - 5 p.m.