LOGBOOK

Logbook brings together Matthias Koch's private photos in chronological order, A mixture of family photos, travel photos and purely documentary shots that ultimately represent the traces of a life.

Todtnauberg
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Todtnauberg

Martin Heidegger, one of the best-known and most famous German philosophers, was closely associated with Todtnauberg. The tranquillity and simplicity of the mountain village gave him the atmosphere that allowed him to think and write. He appreciated the silence, the untouched nature and the clear, fresh air and, in contrast to academic city life, enjoyed the simple life of the villagers, in which he liked to participate.

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La Lande River
Matthias Koch Matthias Koch

La Lande River

The Lande, tormented on the upper part of its course and fed by numerous streams, continues its course calmly, finally joining the river Ligne, a tributary of the Ardèche, in the commune of Uzer.

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Lisboa
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Lisboa



Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, holds a significant place in history due to the Carnation Revolution, also known as the Revolution of the Carnations. This peaceful military coup took place on April 25, 1974, and led to the overthrow of the authoritarian Estado Novo regime that had been in power for decades. During this revolution, red carnations were placed in the barrels of rifles and guns, symbolizing the peaceful nature of the movement. The Carnation Revolution marked the beginning of democracy in Portugal and brought about widespread social and political changes, shaping the country's future. Today, Lisbon stands as a vibrant and culturally rich city, reflecting upon its past while embracing modernity.

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La Victoria
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La Victoria

The La Victoria neighborhood was a focus of opposition to the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, housing groups of the political left in Santiago. It was the epicenter of numerous land seizures, protests and incidents with the police. During one of the confrontations between leftist settlers and the military in 1984, French priest André Jarlan was killed when one of the bullets fired by carabineros passed through the wooden wall of the parish dormitory, hitting the priest while he was reading the Bible.

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