Ellen von Unwerth in Bavaria: home, pictures and great emotions!

Ellen von Unwerth in Bavaria: home, pictures and great emotions!

An outcry in the world of collectors: an extremely rare hand camera, the infamous 0 series from Leica, will be presented in the Leica store Milano from April 4 and makes collector hearts beat faster. According to information from the Kleine Zeitung , only 23 copies were originally made, of which only a dozen exist today. Alexander Sedlak, Managing Director of Leitz Photographica Auction, describes this event as a "big event" in the international collector scene. Number 112 will soon be the focus of an exciting bidding competition after number 105 was sold in 2022 for an incredible 14.4 million euros. Really impressive what value these historical cameras have achieved!

A look behind the scenes of creativity

While the world of photography looks at this special sale, the artist Ellen von Unwerth attracts the public attention to the public with her latest photo series "Heimat". This series, which she developed from various conversations with her publisher, addresses Bavarian culture, including traditional costumes and agriculture, and filled with unconventional motifs. According to Welt , observable spontaneity can be combined with careful planning. "I take my photos like a film and look for the models afterwards," says of Ungwerth. She explains that the girls who select them for their photos not only fit the traditional ideal, but also bring them a lot of personality.

The dance between tradition and modern influences becomes clear in Unwerth's pictures. Your approach to portray the Bavarian ideal - a somewhat rounder woman - is in contrast to today's model standards. This gives the discussion about the representation of diversity of body a new dimension. "I find it terrible when young girls are hugging themselves," she explains in emphasis. This creative connection between tradition and individual beauty is not only reflected in your work, but also in the current zeitgeist, which promotes awareness of authentic beauty in all its forms.