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David Staretz: »ODESSA« – A Photographic Journey & Cultural Exploration of the Black Sea City

Explore David Staretz's two-decade photographic and written engagement with the vibrant Black Sea city of Odessa.

This exhibition, "David Staretz »ODESSA«," offers a deep dive into the author and photographer's extensive work on the Black Sea city. Staretz's unique perspective portrays Odessa as an alluring, "idealized Vienna by the sea," highlighting its distinctive charm and resilient spirit. Visitors gained insights into the city's urban landscape through his compelling visual and written explorations.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the author and photographer David Staretz's long-term engagement with the Black Sea city of Odessa. Through his work, Staretz captures the city's unique charm, which he likens to an idealized, yet never-realized, Vienna by the sea.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "ODESSA" by author and photographer David Staretz delves into the essence of the Black Sea city, a place Staretz has visited regularly for 20 years. He describes Odessa as reminiscent of an idealized Vienna, but with the added elements of a coastline and a harbor. Staretz notes the city's unique charm, where stray dogs wear sweaters in winter and the inhabitants cherish their city, preserving its grand, albeit decaying, state. The exhibition likely features his photographic and written explorations of this fascinating urban landscape. A catalog titled "David Staretz: 'Odessa'" published by Fotohof edition accompanies the exhibition, providing further insight into his work and perspective on the city.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition was held at bahoe art house. Visitors could arrange visits by appointment via telephone. A book release related to the exhibition was also available.

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Venue
Alte Schmiede
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 10, 2022 – Sep 12, 2022
Artist line / attribution
David Staretz is an author and photographer.
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