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Smile! How the Smile Came Into Photography

In the organizer's words:

Smiling in photos feels natural today, but it wasn't always that way.

This ArtTalk takes a fun, surprising look at how the "camera smile" became a social habit.

We'll explore how technology (long exposure times), etiquette shaped early portraits, and how photography slowly shifted from stiff documentation to something more personal and performative - say "cheesse!"

Or course, we'll connect the dots to the present.

Think selfies, social media, and the subtle pressure to look "effortlessly happy."

You'll leave with fresh eyes for what a simple expression can communicate, and what it can conceal. Join us for a revealing look at what we now take for granted!

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Price information:

Regular (adults) 28,00€ Reduced (students & children) 8,00€

Location

Museum Ludwig Bischofsgartenstraße 1 50667 Köln

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