Ernst Brunner – Life and Work

Description

The Lucerne photographer and rural house researcher Ernst Brunner (1901–1979) would have turned 125 years old this year. With his photographs, he documented the rural life and work environment of Switzerland and advocated for the preservation of Lucerne farmhouses. His work offers impressive insights into a time of societal and agricultural change. Admission: Donation
Catering: Before and after the event in the Burgrain-Stube.
The event is supported by: Empirical Cultural Sciences Switzerland (EKWS).

Highlights

• Lecture by Fabienne Lüthi on Ernst Brunner
• Insights into the photographic work and life of the photographer
• Admission by donation

General Information

The lecture highlights the life and work of the Lucerne photographer Ernst Brunner, born in 1901. Fabienne Lüthi, a cultural scientist at the University of Basel, presents selected photo series and discusses Brunner's influence on the documentation of rural life in Switzerland.

Location

Burgrain 24, 6248 Alberswil, Switzerland

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