Borchert, Christian

Christian Borchert Family Portraits, 1983–1993
Biography

Christians Borchert’s long-term photographic observation, Family Portraits, reflectively traces changes in the lives of former GDR citizens following the political upheaval of 1989. These changes relate more to inner, private conditions than to exterior ones. The uniqueness of Borchert’s work, which casts a perceptive eye on a specific era, lies in its apparent ability to unveil more layers of meaning as the distance from the events grows greater.More ...