God has moved out

Theo Barth/laif
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Theo Barth/laif
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“God has moved out” – that's how it seems when church buildings in Europe lose their religious function. Numerous churches are now being deconsecrated, i.e. officially desecrated, and given new uses: as hotels, cultural centers, gyms, or simply as empty spaces.

The photographs by Theodor Barth document this change. They show spaces in which sacred architecture remains, but the original purpose has disappeared.

Eine Frau macht Fitnett vor einem Gemälde von Jesus mit sehr vielen Muskeln
Ein großes Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken
Eine bunt beleuchtete Kirche von außen
Blaue Wand mit Jesusbild
Karatehalle in einer Kirche
Konzert
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