Lux 11 Berlin. Behind Closed Doors

It all began 3 years ago when Henrik Pfeifer working on a photoshoot for a magazine.  The location? Berlin, Lux 11′s room 308.  Fast-forward to present day and the release of Pfeifer’ s book, simply titled “Room 308.”

During the original magazine shoot, Pfeifer recognized the unique qualities of the room.  Beams of sunlight reached through the space, the TV tower at Alexanderplatz loomed outside windows, just beyond typical East German architecture.  A concept was born.  He wanted to do more than a traditional book of portraits and nudes and that he did.  The resulting book is a colourful mix of friends, celebrities, models, and actors. Communication with his subjects was essential to the project and is evidenced by the intimate moments captured by Pfeifer’s lens.  Whether the subject shaving, jumping, or stretching nude across the bed, mundane moments are authentically  presented in a space that exudes Berlin charm.

The hardcover book is 144 pages and is available on Pfeifer’s website.  Signed copies are still available, but may not be for long.  Why not book a weekend to create your own version of personal portraits at Lux 11?   No matter which room you choose, you’re sure to be inspired.

If you speak or understand German, you can get the background to the project here:

Fast Tube by Casper

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Categories: Berlin, Photography

Contributing writer: Alicia Reuter