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Braunwald as an open-air museum A village showcases the work of a world photographer
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Braunwald as an open-air museum A village showcases the work of a world photographer

The article describes an exhibition titled 'Berg Kind Welt' in the village of Braunwald, Switzerland, which showcases the work of photographer Emil Brunner, who documented over 1500 children during World War II. The exhibition transforms the entire village into an open-air museum, with photographs displayed in barns, the old schoolhouse, and along walking paths. Local residents actively participate by opening their properties for the display, emphasizing community involvement. The photos depict children from humble backgrounds living through the hardships of wartime in the mountains. Curator Fridolin Walcher notes the enduring relevance of these images, as they confront viewers with their own lives. Landowner Köbi Streiff reflects on the contrast between wealth and poverty, noting how life in the mountains has changed significantly since the time of the photographs.

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Braunwald as an open-air museum A village showcases the work of a world photographer

The article describes an exhibition titled 'Berg Kind Welt' in the village of Braunwald, Switzerland, which showcases the work of photographer Emil Brunner, who documented over 1500 children during World War II. The exhibition transforms the entire village into an open-air museum, with photographs displayed in barns, the old schoolhouse, and along walking paths. Local residents actively participate by opening their properties for the display, emphasizing community involvement. The photos depict children from humble backgrounds living through the hardships of wartime in the mountains. Curator Fridolin Walcher notes the enduring relevance of these images, as they confront viewers with their own lives. Landowner Köbi Streiff reflects on the contrast between wealth and poverty, noting how life in the mountains has changed significantly since the time of the photographs.

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