Inszeniertes Selbst.

In a single decade known as the Golden Twenties artist Marta Astfalck-Vietz (1901–1994) authored an iridescent opus of self-enactments, nude and dance photography and experimental images.Astfalck-Vietz observed gender roles in the Weimar Republic with humour, wielding her camera with confidence to depict the versatile potential for female identity. Incorporating masks, theatrical poses and grotesque elements she forged a style which combined private introspection with social and political issues. In its 50th anniversary year, the Berlinische Galerie is dedicating an extensive solo exhibition with more than 140 works to Marta Astfalck-Vietz. Drawing on recent research into her publication practice and on feminist perspectives, the exhibition and catalogue present her largely overlooked œuvre and consider its place within art history.