Freedom is the basis of our fundamental rights in Germany - the Basic Law clearly expresses this in Article 2. Freedom can also be an attitude to life or the motive for important decisions. However, freedom can also be violated. Freedom is both an individual and a social value. We were interested in what people associate with the term freedom. "What does freedom mean to you?" was the question we asked as part of a photo competition in summer 2024. In response, we received around 300 impressive photos submitted by the participating photographers, some with poignant stories or descriptions of the subjects. Everything from amateur photographers to artists and professionals was represented. Our question touched many people and made them think. Numerous images in the competition reflect the individual idea of freedom, while other photos show on a global level which liberal and democratic values need to be preserved. Twenty outstanding positions were selected for this exhibition and represent the different perceptions of freedom in moving images and stories.
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