The 80s are not so long gone,
but a lot has changed visually.

The b/w photographs show everyday life in a West German province. These pictures were taken at the beginning of the 1980s in East Westphalia-Lippe, in particular in the cities of Bielefeld, Detmold, Herford, Gütersloh and Paderborn. Also in the woods and fields somewhere in between; nevertheless, this type of photographic approach falls into the genre of street photography. So we see the stage of everyday life; in addition, motifs appear that were created on the fringes of local spectacles.

The photographer: Martin Langer studied photography design in Bielefeld in the 80s. Since then he has been working as a photographer from Hamburg on political and social issues. His highly acclaimed photos, such as the man with the German jersey, Hitler salute and urine-stained trousers (Rostock '92), are icons of post-war photography and can be found in important collections and museums. He has received numerous prizes and awards for his satirical and humorous images of everyday life; his work has also been part of the Deutsche Fotothek collection since 2020.

ISBN: 978-3-946688-98-3
Publication date: July 15, 2021
Publisher: Oliver Seltmann, Martin Langer
Photography: Martin Langer
Design: Stefan Küstner
Language: German
Dimensions: 21 cm x 24 cm
Pages: 108
Hardcover with dust jacket