Olympiastadion Berlin und Camera Work: Martin Schoeller

The Camera Work Gallery is presenting a special exhibition featuring selected close-up works by Martin Schoeller in the Hall of Honor at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

In an architecturally striking setting, the exhibition features, among other things, portraits of celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen, Bono of U2, and Udo Lindenberg, all of whom have performed at the Olympic Stadium. Also on display are sports legends such as Zinédine Zidane, Lionel Messi, and Pelé.

Martin Schoeller is one of the world’s most renowned portrait photographers. In addition to his ongoing “Close Up” series, his body of work includes staged portraits as well as art projects within his series that focus on socially relevant themes. Born in Munich, he studied photography at the Lette Verein in Berlin and moved to New York in the mid-1990s. His work has been published in “Time,” “The New Yorker,” and “National Geographic,” among others.

“We All Bleed Red” is a documentary film that celebrated its world premiere in 2024. Documentary filmmaker Josephine Links accompanied her stepbrother Martin Schoeller during his private photo shoots and shows how the photographer creates very personal spaces for connection with his subjects. The film will be shown on August 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. in the Ehrenhalle. No separate tickets are required for the screenings; an admission ticket to the Berlin Olympic Stadium is sufficient.

Individuals can view the exhibition from July 24 through August 9, but only between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Runtime: Mon, 27/07/2026 to Sun, 09/08/2026

Takes place here:

• Olympiastadion Berlin