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In the heart of Düsseldorf, Germany, Markus Luigs and Alexandra Wehrmann, two renowned authors and researchers known for their work in urban studies, photography, and cultural exploration, have embarked on a captivating project. Their book, "Oberbilk. Behind the Station", offers a unique perspective on the district of Oberbilk, a neighborhood often overlooked in the city's narrative.
The book is a photobook and documentary-style project that delves into the social and cultural dynamics of Oberbilk, focusing on the everyday life, people, and urban environment surrounding the train station. It highlights marginalized communities and underrepresented perspectives within the city, providing an insightful and nuanced portrait of the neighborhood.
Through a combination of photographs, interviews, and narrative texts, Luigs and Wehrmann capture the essence of Oberbilk, revealing its challenges as well as its unique character. The book portrays Oberbilk as very untypical for Düsseldorf, showcasing its roughness, directness, and the cracks and scars that give it a distinct identity compared to other areas in the city.
Luigs, a photographer and designer, and Wehrmann, a journalist who works for various media including the "Rheinische Post", have collected a selection of stories from Oberbilk for the book. Luigs, who resides in Morsenbroich, has been involved in various exhibitions since 2007, and his photos have been displayed at the Museum Kunstpalast ("The Great").
Wehrmann, who runs the Düsseldorf blog "theycallitkleinparis" since 2015, found the encounters during the creation of the book incredibly exciting, despite living in the neighborhood for over ten years. She learned a lot about Oberbilk and its residents, as well as about how the neighborhood functions.
The crowdfunding project for "Oberbilk. Behind the Station" is currently ongoing and can be supported on www.startnext.com/oberbilk. Markus Luigs has successfully crowdfunded a photo book in the past, titled "Düsseldorf Pearls" in 2017, which is now sold out.
The book features portraits of around 40 local residents of Oberbilk, including Dirk Sauerborn (police officer), Wilfried Weiser (boxing legend), Dr. Antonietta Zeoli (school principal), Stefan Schneider (musician and photographer), Manes Meckenstock (cabaret artist), Anne Mommertz (artist), and Lars Schütt (pastor).
For those interested in urban studies, photography, or simply exploring the hidden gems of Düsseldorf, "Oberbilk. Behind the Station" promises to be a thought-provoking and enlightening read. The crowdfunding phase for the project runs until December 11th.
- The authors' project, "Oberbilk. Behind the Station", delves into the fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and relationships of the marginalized communities in Oberbilk, offering a unique perspective on the district's lifestyle.
- Luigs and Wehrmann's book not only focuses on the people and urban environment surrounding the train station but also highlights the unique character of Oberbilk in terms of personal-growth, providing an insightful and nuanced portrait of the neighborhood.
- In addition to the photobook and documentary-style project, the book incorporates elements of career-development, as Luigs, a photographer and designer, and Wehrmann, a journalist, have collected engaging and informative stories from Oberbilk's residents.
- For pet lovers or those interested in pets, the book features portraits of various local residents, including Lars Schütt, a pastor in Oberbilk, which could potentially provide interesting insights.
- The travel- enthusiasts can visit Düsseldorf and further explore the neighborhood of Oberbilk, gaining a broader understanding of the city's lesser-known districts, as portrayed in the book.
- Shopping enthusiasts may want to consider supporting the crowdfunding project for "Oberbilk. Behind the Station" on Startnext.com, as they might contribute to the creation of a meaningful and thought-provoking piece that contributes to the field of urban studies, while also gaining access to an exclusive, sold-out photo book by Markus Luigs titled "Düsseldorf Pearls" from 2017.
