Vernissage der Foto Challenge

In cooperation with: Kirchner Museum Davos | Entrance free.

EXPERIENCE | VERNISSAGE

"Ah, I know that!" was a common saying in the audience. The famous artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, who is closely associated with Davos, not only painted, but also liked to take photographs. Be inspired by his Davos motifs. Stage a photo that is visibly related to one of his works.

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Conditions of participation:

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Period

June 15. – August 3, 2025

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Criteria

All enthusiastic hobby photographers, young and old, are eligible to participate.

Professional photographers are excluded. One image file is allowed per participant. The photographer and the sender must be identical.

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Topic and categories

Be inspired by the current exhibition "Between Painting & Photography" at the Kirchner Museum Davos. Stage a photo that is visibly related to a work by Kirchner. Funny or crazy ideas are also welcome!

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Choose one of three categories

A. Landscape

Your photo will be taken where Kirchner found his motifs.

B. People

You make your contemporary version of a picture that shows people.

C. Free stagings

You have completely different ideas to be inspired by Kirchner's works.

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What can be submitted?

• Only digital photos are accepted; Submission by e-mail.

• The file must be saved in JPEG format and should be approximately 4000 pixels wide.

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Please label the file as follows:

Name_Titel of the Aufnahme.jpg (plus a short description of the photo; up to 250 characters)

Example: Max.Muster_TITEL.jpg

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The files must not be read-only.

Please include "Photo Challenge" in the subject line of the email.

Photo prints sent by post or digital image carriers submitted by post are not permitted.



Vernissage and Events



Opening: Wednesday, August 27, 6:00 p.m. at Kulturplatz Davos, Promenade 58 C

Everyone is welcome!

Special guided tour of the exhibition: Sunday, September 7, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Award winners are invited to discuss their photos and inspirations in a relaxed exhibition discussion with art educator Sara Smidt and the audience. Thank you for reserving this date.

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Prices

There are numerous prizes:

1 time gold: DDO voucher

2 times silver: Workshop with 9 friends at the Kirchner Museum Davos

3 times bronze: cinema tickets for 2 people in the Kulturplatz incl. drink

4 Audience Awards: Vouchers for an event at the Kirchner Museum Davos or at the Kulturplatz Davos

During the opening on Wednesday, August 27 at 6 p.m., the audience awards will be presented with all