On the occasion of the first edition of the ANALOGUE PHOTOFESTIVAL (3–14 June 2026), taking place at several locations throughout South Tyrol, the old railway station building in Oberbozen presents a photographic exhibition by Oswald Kofler.
The exhibition Silent Observations features a selection of analogue photographs by the Bolzano-born artist and photographer, who devoted more than five decades to photography. With a subtle and poetic eye, Kofler captured people, landscapes, and quiet details of everyday life. His black-and-white photographs in particular are distinguished by their precision, atmosphere, and graphic clarity.
Since childhood, the Ritten plateau was an important retreat and place of work for Kofler — a close connection that is powerfully reflected in the photographs on display.
The exhibition is open until 8 November, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm. The opening will take place on 5 June at 11 am.
Idea and concept: Ursula Schnitzer
Exhibition design: Kuno Prey
Exhibition graphics: Elisabeth Hölzl
Commissioned by Ritten Kultur and in collaboration with the South Tyrolean Provincial Archives
Approach
Take the Ritten cable car from Bolzano to Oberbozen.
Take the Ritten narrow-gauge railway from Klobenstein to Oberbozen.