Experience our current exhibition.
Photo series ‘Gayle’
We are delighted to be able to show our guests and visitors an exhibition in our public areas for the first time. It is a photo series of works by photographer Ryan Jacobs. As a documentary photographer who was born in Cape Town and has lived in Gmund since last summer, he is now part of the Blyb. Team.
The photo series ‘Gayle’ is not only a tribute to the LGBTQ+ community and a personal portrayal of Ryan Jacobs’ journey, but also to show our commitment and the Blyb’s stance for openness and tolerance. We also bear responsibility because the building was once the family and vacation home of one of the greatest Nazi criminals. The realization of such projects is intended to send a clear signal against racism and discrimination.
Backgrounds
Ryan Jacobs began his career as a photographer at ‘The Cape Times’ newspaper in his home country. He has documented wars and social problems in the Middle East and Africa. His photographs have been published in many news publications. His path led him back to South Africa after a big trip, where he gained access behind the scenes of the LGBTQ+ community in Cape Town in 2021 and documented it for a few months.
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We are therefore pleased to make visible a part of its culture, which is based on openness and acceptance.
‘As photographer being invited into this space, my goal was to represent a section of my culture, focusing on radical acceptance, respect and dignity and joy as resistance. photograph who, not what.’ – Ryan Jacobs
‘Gayle’ is the name of the community’s own language, which has developed to protect people from homophobic, nationalist governments. The individual photographs are named after terms in Gayle.
All works in the photo series are available for sale in limited editions of five numbered prints each. The prints are produced on high-quality Hahnemühle FineArt paper using premium printing techniques. The total size incl. frame is 50 x 76cm.
EUR 600 incl. frame.
EUR 450 without frame.
Two of the motifs (Cindy and Amanda) are also available in a smaller version (24 x 34 cm) for sale on site for €90 each. A list of all the works is displayed on the notice board in the entrance area.
If you have any further questions, please contact our team.
