Each photo devotes its full attention to the objects themselves. This is achieved using a carefully defined set of photographic rules. Each object is depicted against a neutral background, immersed in uniform lighting and viewed from various perspectives. This staged authenticity highlights the idiosyncrasies of the objects – their elegance, function and even their imperfections. Whether it’s the ‘Vampyr’ vacuum cleaner, rag dolls or a sofa, Florian de Brün captures the individuality of these everyday objects, furniture, toys and artworks along with all the traces of their history and usage.

The exhibition features a selection of photographs by Florian de Brün, all of which will be made accessible online to the general public and research community via the Digital Collection. They display the objects in their original size and are arranged in groups. The ‘Vampyr’ vacuum cleaner is juxtaposed with Oskar Schlemmer’s metal relief, whilst Nathan Lerner’s armchair is placed alongside Josef Albers’ tea glass. “I like to show things in the way we’d encounter them in real life. For instance, a chair from the point of view of someone about to sit down or hang their jacket over the backrest,” says Florian de Brün.