In the exhibition “A Berlin Suitcase” (Ein Berliner Koffer), the Freundeskreis Willy-Brandt-Haus (FkWBH) present the photographs of Fide Struck. Fide Struck was a worker-photographer, an office employee, and, at times, unemployed. He photographed in Berlin during the 1930s—with a casual air, a keen eye, and a sense of wit. In 1941, he packed some 3,000 negatives into a wooden suitcase, which survived the war and an odyssey through post-war Germany. In 2015, Struck’s youngest son, Thomas, opened the suitcase and began the process of cataloging the estate. The Willy-Brandt-Haus is now presenting a selection of the most compelling Berlin images from Fide Struck’s body of work.

Ulrich Tukur and Eva Mattes have recorded dramatic audio vignettes to accompany twelve of the photographs; these can be accessed via QR code. Coinciding with the exhibition, the photo book “Übersehen – Ein Berliner Koffer • Fotografien von Fide Struck 1928 – 1941” is being published by DISTANZ Verlag.

Freundeskreis Willy-Brandt-Haus (FkWBH)

The Freundeskreis Willy-Brandt-Haus was founded in 1996 as a non-profit association. Since the opening of the Willy-Brandt-Haus, the FkWBH has provided a varied, free program of events at the interface between culture and politics. In addition to the regular exhibitions, readings, discussions and film evenings are also offered to a wide audience.

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 7 pm (admission from 6:30 pm)
Opening reception
No registration | Admission free | ID required.

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 4 – 6 pm
Curator’s Guided Tour (de)
Curator Thomas Struck leads through the exhibition of his father, Fide Struck. How did the suitcase get to him? What did he find inside? What does he know about it? No registration | Admission free | ID required.

Tuesday, Jule 14, 2026, 6 pm
Curator’s Guided Tour (de)
Curator Thomas Struck leads through the exhibition of his father, Fide Struck. How did the suitcase get to him? What did he find inside? What does he know about it? No registration | Admission free | ID required.

Sunday, June 28 & July 26, 2026, 2 – 6 pm
Street Photography Photo Workshop (de)
In the 1930s, Fide Struck roamed through Berlin with his camera, capturing small and large moments of the street in his pictures. Together with Berlin photographer Holger Biermann, the exhibition at the Willy-Brandt-Haus is explored first. After an introduction to the topic of street photography, the focus shifts to the practical part. Together, participants go on a photographic exploration tour around the Willy-Brandt-Haus up to Potsdamer Platz or beyond. Whether smartphone, digital camera, or analogue SLR: everyone brings their own device and finds the best motifs under the guidance of Holger Biermann. Afterwards, the group evaluates the selected motifs together. Please remember suitable clothing and sunscreen or rain protection. The workshop takes place in all weather conditions.
Registration

Thursday, July 3, 2026, 2 – 3 pm
Exhibition Tour (de)
The FkWBH offers this free tour through the current exhibitions every first Thursday of the month at 2 pm. No registration | Admission free | ID required.

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6 – 7 pm
Book Presentation (de)
With Thomas Struck (editor) and Lily von Wild (production) for the photobook Übersehen – Ein Berliner Koffer, published by DISTANZ Verlag. No registration | Admission free | ID required.

Please check the FkWBH website for closing days and access regulations before your visit.

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