Inside the Pergamon Museum - More than a decade through Alexander Schippel´s lens

Architecture. Time. ALPA Perspective

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DOCUMENTING THE PERGAMON MUSEUM, BERLIN

Since 2013, Alexander has photographed the extensive renovation of Berlin’s Pergamon Museum, creating a long-term visual record of architecture in transition.Working with his ALPA camera system, he captures the structure with the precision and perspective control required for architectural photography - revealing details that often remain invisible to the casual eye.A selection of Alexander Schippel´s work is currently presented in a pop-up exhibition at the James-Simon-Galerie on Museum Island in Berlin.

March 10th – March 15th, 2026

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About

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For more than a decade, ALPA Ambassador Alexander Schippel has been documenting one of Germany’s most significant cultural transformations.

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After 80 years of museum operation, the Pergamon Museum, which opened in 1930, was in urgent need of renovation.In addition to repairing damage caused by age, the project also involved technical modernization and the renewal of the collection presentations

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The objects and areas that will be open to the public again from spring 2027 include the Pergamon Altar and the Hellenistic Hall in the north wing, as well as the Alhambra Dome, the Aleppo Room, and the Mshatta Facade of a Jordanian desert palace in the central section of the building.

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A selection of this work is currently presented in a pop-up exhibition at the James-Simon-Gallery on Museum Island in Berlin.

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For photographers interested in exploring architecture and industrial photography in depth, Alexander will is leading workshops in Architectural photography in Berlin.

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Seats are limited, and early booking is highly recommended. We look forward to welcoming you there!

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MOMENTS OF TRANSFORMATION

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Alexander Schippel began his work at the Pergamon Museum in 2013. In addition to documentation, he is particularly interested in moments when the transformation of the building becomes visible.

"The renovation of such a structure fascinates me because the transitional states in which the rooms find themselves develop their own unique aesthetic"

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ALPA MASTERCLASS ARCHITECTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN DIGITAL MEDIUM FORMAT (EN & DE)

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8.5.2026 - 10.5.2026 Berlin

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Architectural photography has always been a discipline of photography
in which large formats and cameras that offer functions for perspective
correction such as the correction of distorted lines play a key role.

In the workshop “Architectural and industrial photography in digital medium format”, participants will develop their own personal perspective on an outstanding building in Berlin (to be defined).

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Another ALPA Masterclass Architectural and industrial photography in digital medium format (EN & DE) is planned for October 16-18, 2026.

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Joining an ALPA Escape is a great way to get inspired. To learn and speak about photography. You will spend an exceptional time with like-minded people and make new friends.

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YOUR HOSTS

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‍ALEXANDER SCHIPPEL

Born in Berlin in 1979 and raised near the city, Alexander Schippel was trained as a photographer at the Free University of Berlin from 1997 to 2000.In2000, the book „Potsdamer Platz – Urban Architecture for the New Berlin“ was published by Jovis Verlag, featuring photographs by Schippel.

In 2004, he founded Atelier Schippel and increasingly devoted himself to artistic photography. In 2010, he photographed Humboldt University Berlin on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALEXANDER

Beyond his photographic practice, Alexander is a dedicated educator. Through workshops and personal mentoring, he shares his experience in architectural and industrial photography, guiding photographers in the use of digital medium format systems, perspective control, and deliberate composition.

In addition to his scheduled workshops in Berlin, Alexander also offers customized photography workshops and individual 1:1 teachings.

Photographers interested in private sessions can arrange individual mentoring or Masterclass formats directly with Alexander.

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