Dirk Dunkelberg's photo series explores the spaces between digital non-commitment, physical intimacy and unexpected vulnerability. The men portrayed all met the Berlin photographer via dating apps. There, they stage themselves for the desired perception in the grid or algorithm, which usually only results in a brief encounter; digital confirmation through a click or swipe is followed by short-term satisfaction, often characterized by anonymity and interchangeability. However, this first meeting is followed here by a second, completely different moment of encounter.
Dunkelberg's conceptual portraits reveal a perhaps deeper form of nudity, namely that of being seen. The series reveals complex questions about modern relationships, trust and the different levels of opening up and showing oneself.
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