Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of photography and discover the unadorned beauty of 101 women, photographed and unretouched by Bernhard B. Photografin. From 24 to 29 May 2025, the unique exhibition will be presented in the listed machine hall of the B2 Hotel in the Hürlimann Areal in Zurich. This exhibition promises not only visual highlights, but also emotional and inspiring moments.
Brigitte Bernhard says of the exhibition: ‘My connection with all the women in this exhibition is a strong theme! This bond between us women shows what togetherness can achieve. It shows women who are simply because they are THEMSELVES and it shows photography in its original form.’
The idea for this extraordinary project was born late one night in 2018, during a conversation between Brigitte Bernhard and a good friend. With a glass of whisky and cigars in hand, she decided to photograph at least 100 women and turn them into an exhibition. By spring 2019, the idea had matured and the first woman, Märta, an artist from Nice, was photographed.
The women
From 2019 to 2022, 100 enthusiastic and interested women joined. They included friends, acquaintances, relatives and even chance encounters like Heidi, whom Brigitte met at a bus stop. Heidi, seriously ill and with an oxygen machine in her rucksack, impressed Brigitte with her courage and will to live. This diversity is reflected in the powerful and playful portraits, which show women aged between 6 and 90 - from a burlesque dancer to a former nun.
All the images were photographed in analogue, developed by hand and enlarged on photographic paper. Each photo is unique and is exhibited without a frame to give the women the space they deserve. The pictures are not hung on the walls, but are freely moved around the machine hall of the former, male-dominated brewery (which pleases Brigitte Bernhard's sense of humour).
The photographer
Brigitte Bernhard has been a freelance photographer in Zurich since 1995. Her passion for black and white photography and her fascination for the old Hollywood glamour style characterise her work. With her art photography and challenging photo lab techniques, she creates unique and moving images.
Visit the exhibition free of charge
Be inspired by the unadorned beauty and diversity of the women (portraits). Visit the exhibition ‘101 WOMEN’ at the B2 Hotel, Hürlimann Areal, Zurich, and experience Brigitte Bernhard's powerful and inspiring photographs. The photographer will be on site for the entire duration of the exhibition and looks forward to sharing her work with you.
Vernissage on 24 May from 18.00-22.00
Exhibition 25-28 May from 16.00-20.00
Last day of exhibition 29 May 14.00-18.00
Free admission during the entire exhibition period. The photographer will be on site throughout the exhibition.