Over the course of a year, John Kolya Reichart has been travelling, meeting people, listening to them and capturing their portraits. Each person photographed suggests the next, creating a continuous chain of encounters. The first part of the exhibition features forty people, connected by proximity, affinity or curiosity. In the second part, they talk about their everyday lives, about upheavals, hopes and new perspectives. The result is a multifaceted portrait of Schöneberg – one that reveals just how diverse the neighbourhood is and how its stories are intertwined. A chain inviting discovery and continuation.
The voices of the people portrayed can be heard via QR codes – using your own smartphone or the playback devices on site. A publication has been released to accompany the exhibition and is available at the museum.
Framework program
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6 pm
Opening reception
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 3 pm
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6 pm
Sunday, June 14, 2026, 3 pm
Guided tours (de) with the artist
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1:30 pm
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 1:30 pm
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 3 pm
District Tours (de)
The District Tour with photographer John Kolya Reichart weaves together the exhibition and the urban space into a vibrant network of stories, encounters, and portraits. Visitors can discover the places and people behind the images—and, in the end, become part of the “Chain in the Neighborhood” themselves. The starting point is the Schöneberg Museum. Participation free, registration required.
