according to the wishes of its founder, the hnf should not be a 'dead museum', but a 'living institution'. as such, each exhibition presents a selection of helmut newton's innovative, provocative images in dialogue with works by the very best photographers of our time.
the 2006 exhibition 'men, war & peace', contrasted images by another superstar photographer, david lachapelle, with work by one of the world's leading war photographers, james nachtwey. these were presented alongside 'men', a series of portraits by helmut newton. this conceptually daring show enjoyed outstanding success.
a similar success was 'wanted', the most recent exhibition, which juxtaposed seminal work by larry clark with that of his friend and compatriot, ralph gibson, alongside a large set of photographs from newton's self-published magazine, 'helmut newton's illustrated'.
the popularity of the exhibitions has allowed the hnf to establish itself as an dynamic new part of berlin's cultural scene. the addition of a stunning setting, plus a permanent display entitled 'helmut newton's private property', make the foundation a must-see for anyone visiting this exciting city.