Pictures that go around the world August 17, 2018 – Posted in: Blog, Thomas Billhardt Videos

Chemnitz – Moving, touching and, above all, in the midst of life are the unique photographs of the well-known photographer Thomas Billhardt. Especially his pictures from war zones and slums are to the heart, because the focus is on the fates of the people. Many people probably know his early photographs of Alexanderplatz or the emotional images from Vietnam. What many do not know for sure is that Thomas Billhardt comes from Chemnitz, although he…

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BFF Mastertapes: Thomas Billhardt April 23, 2016 – Posted in: Thomas Billhardt Videos

In the first episode of the new interview series “MASTER TAPES” by the BFF, Darius Ramazani meets BFF professional member Thomas Billhardt. He was known as a reportage photographer in the GDR especially with his documentaries from Vietnam, Chile and Cuba, and also gained international acclaim with his artistic and political photographs.

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Thomas Billhardt Vietnam July 23, 2015 – Posted in: Thomas Billhardt Videos

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, the museum THE KENNEDYS presents the exhibition “Vietnam” by Thomas Billhardt. With more than 70 photographs from the work of Thomas Billhardt, the exhibition gives an insight into the time of the war in Vietnam and also discusses the importance of photojournalism during war times.

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Thomas Billhardt – A heart for Vietnam July 12, 2015 – Posted in: Thomas Billhardt Videos

Friendship Order awarded to German organizations, individuals The decoration was also made to acknowledge their role in strengthening the friendship between Vietnam and Germany. The Germany-Vietnam Association, photographer Thomas Billhardt and documentary director Jurgen Eike were presented with the order at a ceremony held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany on September 19. Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Doan Xuan Hung said the Vietnamese State and people treasure the friendship and assistance of foreign organizations…

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Thomas Billhardt – Ein Selbstportrait in Worten Teil 1 January 10, 2014 – Posted in: Thomas Billhardt Videos

The first to introduce us to his memories and his ways of thinking is Kleinmachnower photographer and photojournalist Thomas Billhardt. The first part of his life, the memories of his mother and the way to his photography, he tells in this part of his portrait. His travels, his encounters and how he thinks about life in general, we will learn in the next weeks.