Concept
There is a special place in the Ruhr region where the global crises and conflicts of this world take on a frighteningly real presence: the Peace Village in Oberhausen. Here, the consequences of war and violence manifest themselves in faces – marked by burn scars, injuries and pain. They are the faces of children who are not yet teenagers and yet have already lived through the worst.
But this place is not one of resignation, but one of new beginnings. Through medical care and the commitment of volunteer doctors, the children not only receive physical healing, but also a perspective – a moment of carefree laughter, a step back into life.
Vita
Maximilian Mann, born in 1992, is a German photographer with a Master’s degree in Photography from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Dortmund. Specializing in documentary and portrait photography, he focuses on stories that explore social and environmental change, as well as broader societal issues. He is a recipient of the World Press Photo Award 2020.
Max is a founding member of DOCKS collective, represented by LAIF Agency and an appointed member of the DGPh.