Solo show
Archive
Walde Huth. Material and Fashion
23 Sep 2023 — 3 Mar 2024 at Museum Ludwig
· Cologne
Museum Ludwig in Cologne presents a temporary exhibition dedicated to Walde Huth, one of the most distinctive German photographers of the postwar era. Known for her refined eye and technical mastery, Huth brought a sculptural sensibility to her images of textiles, materials, and fashion — bridging the worlds of applied art and fine photography.
The exhibition explores how Huth's work engaged with the visual culture of mid-twentieth-century Germany, from the tactile surfaces of fabrics to the carefully staged compositions of fashion photography. Her images reveal an artist deeply attuned to form, light, and the expressive potential of everyday materials.
The exhibition explores how Huth's work engaged with the visual culture of mid-twentieth-century Germany, from the tactile surfaces of fabrics to the carefully staged compositions of fashion photography. Her images reveal an artist deeply attuned to form, light, and the expressive potential of everyday materials.
About the artist
Walde Huth
1923–2011
Walde Huth was a German photographer, known especially for her work in the fashion industry and for her street-style composition.
About the artist →About the venue
Museum Ludwig
· Cologne
Museum Ludwig, located in Cologne, Germany, houses a collection of modern art. It includes works from Pop Art, Abstract and Surrealism, and has one of the largest Picasso collections in Europe. It holds many works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.