Detlef Christel (1943 - 2018) - Kids, Berlin

Detlef Christel (1943 - 2028), Kids, Berlin, 1980.

Silver gelatin print on photographic paper, 28.5 x 17 cm, on 29.5 x 18.3 cm.

Provenance: Private collection, Berlin.

Condition: Good. Illustrations are part of the condition description.

About
The East German photographer Detlef Christel was known for his striking photographs that sit between documentary observation and artistic visual language. In his work he focused mainly on portraits, urban scenes, and social moments, shaped by a sensitive composition and a strong visual atmosphere. Since the 1970s, Detlef Christel developed a distinctive photographic handwriting that combines authenticity, contemporary history, and artistic expression. His works stand as exemplary for German photography of the late 20th century and remain of both art-historical and documentary interest.