Measure and Middle - first wave of COVID-19 in Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke out in favour of a „measure and middle“ approach to the corona virus. At that time, 28 February 2020, with less than 50 confirmed infections in Germany, large parts of the population did not believe that the virus could harm this country, which has one of the best healthcare systems and the strongest market economy in Europe. Nevertheless, the virus spread rapidly. The country closed its borders, imposed contact bans and distance regulations. The lockdown began. My project is a journey through Germany during the first wave of COVID-19 in Germany. My path took me 9000km through the country during the lockdown in order to create a coherent and personal document of the situation. My photographic essay „Measure and Middle“ examines the state of German society – a nation that is often associated with bureaucracy, control and order – during an exceptional time of crisis.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke out in favour of a „measure and middle“ approach to the corona virus. At that time, 28 February 2020, with less than 50 confirmed infections in Germany, large parts of the population did not believe that the virus could harm this country, which has one of the best healthcare systems and the strongest market economy in Europe. Nevertheless, the virus spread rapidly. The country closed its borders, imposed contact bans and distance regulations. The lockdown began.

My project is a journey through Germany during the first wave of COVID-19 in Germany. My path took me 9000km through the country during the lockdown in order to create a coherent and personal document of the situation. My photographic essay „Measure and Middle“ examines the state of German society – a nation that is often associated with bureaucracy, control and order – during an exceptional time of crisis.