Modern Gender
2020—2023
2020—2023
The Project
Modern Gender is a collaborative project exploring masculinity through sociology and photography in various German cities. From 2020 to 2022, participants—men and individuals assigned male at birth—were invited to experiment with traditionally "feminine" attributes like clothing, jewelry, and makeup. For many, it was their first time engaging in this form of self-expression, creating a playful space to question Western gender norms.
Film
Ina Farjam
Concept
Janina Papenheim
Aline Papenheim
Graphic Design
Laura Beyer
Aline Papenheim
Ina Farjam
Concept
Janina Papenheim
Aline Papenheim
Graphic Design
Laura Beyer
Aline Papenheim
Cities
Aachen
Cologne
Hamburg
Leipzig
Berlin
Paris
Aachen
Cologne
Hamburg
Leipzig
Berlin
Paris
Supported by
Lorenz Gaiser
Jochen Lauscher
Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes
Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft, NRW
Lorenz Gaiser
Jochen Lauscher
Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes
Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft, NRW
Participants
Denis, Gregor, Alireza, Simon, Brian, Nao, Anıl, Fredo, Aydin, Joachim, Mikhail, Vincent, Jakob, Matthias, Evaristio, Max, Costa, Marvin, Matt, Karsten, Quint, Samuel, Maik, Georg, Felix, Tim
Denis, Gregor, Alireza, Simon, Brian, Nao, Anıl, Fredo, Aydin, Joachim, Mikhail, Vincent, Jakob, Matthias, Evaristio, Max, Costa, Marvin, Matt, Karsten, Quint, Samuel, Maik, Georg, Felix, Tim
The Photo Book Box
A special limited edition of Modern Gender was created in collaboration with Gravur Verlag, Heidi Siegeroth, and Johannes Puff. Carefully handcrafted by Gravur, Heidi and me, this edition transforms the project into a unique work of art.
Recognized for its design, the publication was shortlisted for the "Förderpreis für junge Buchgestaltung 2023" and featured in the "Up And Coming" exhibition at einBuch.haus in Berlin.
In 2023, Modern Gender was presented in a solo exhibition in Paris and took part in an exhibition and book tour across Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne. It was also showcased at the Aachen Photo Festival and has been featured in various publications.
The Book Box
Limited Edition of 100
148 pages
23,5 x 30 cm
120g Metapaper warmwhite
Thread binding
Hardcover
Silkscreen
Handmade
silkscreened box with several extras
ISBN
978-3-9822562-2-1
Limited Edition of 100
148 pages
23,5 x 30 cm
120g Metapaper warmwhite
Thread binding
Hardcover
Silkscreen
Handmade
silkscreened box with several extras
ISBN
978-3-9822562-2-1
Language
english, german, french
Printing
PPP Pre Print Partner GmbH & Co. KG, Cologne
Photographs & Design
Aline Pape
Concept
Aline Papenheim
Janina Papenheim
english, german, french
Printing
PPP Pre Print Partner GmbH & Co. KG, Cologne
Photographs & Design
Aline Pape
Concept
Aline Papenheim
Janina Papenheim
Publisher
GRAVUR Verlag GmbH
GRAVUR Verlag GmbH
The Film
The short film, created by Ina Farjam, provides insight into the behind-the-scenes process of the project and the experiences of two participants, Brian and Aydin, as well as featuring the two creators, Janina and Aline Papenheim.