From Berlin to Ulaanbaatar: Mischa Fanghaenel exhibits NACHTS in Mongolia at Passage

To kick off this special exhibition, Fanghaenel will give an artist talk to an audience of industry insiders and media at the vernissage, at 6pm on Friday for select guests.

NACHTS, which is German for “at night”, is a photographic journey through Berlin’s nocturnal world, with all its edges, eccentricities, and human moments. Shot entirely in black and white, the series captures the emotional texture of the clubbing scene: fleeting gestures, shared rituals, and quiet introspection against a backdrop of music and movement. Fanghaenel’s work offers a rare, nuanced portrait of a subculture that is often misrepresented and overlooked.

The vernissage will include:

 •  Opening remarks and artist talk with Mischa Fanghaenel, Norma Quinto, and representatives of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ulaanbaatar and the Goethe-Institut.
 • Live performances and DJ sets inspired by Berlin’s club culture.
 • Complimentary refreshments served throughout the evening.

Berlin’s renowned multidisciplinary artist, DJ, and founder of the cultural platform The Brvtalist will headline the official afterparty of NACHTS. The afterparty will take place on August 15 at ISO.Room, Ulaanbaatar’s leading venue for underground electronic music. Known for blending techno, EBM, and industrial sounds with visual storytelling, The Brvtalist brings his signature sonic aesthetic to Mongolia for the first time.

An extended program exploring the cultural themes of NACHTS:

• Panel Discussion: Berlin Culture and the Techno Scene – a conversation on nightlife, identity, and creative subcultures.
 • Photography Workshop led by Mischa Fanghaenel, focusing on night photography, documentary practice, and visual storytelling.

Mischa Fanghaenel is a Berlin-based photographer, artist, and longtime bouncer. With over 20 years of experience behind the camera, his work documents the emotional currents and human stories within Berlin’s nightlife. Through stark monochrome imagery, his NACHTS series pays tribute to the beauty of shared experience, individuality, and the community found in music. Fanghaenel’s perspective challenges stereotypes, offering a window into a world of vulnerability, resistance, and urban intimacy.

Passage Art Space is a contemporary art and cultural venue in Ulaanbaatar that presents exhibitions, performances, and interdisciplinary projects by both Mongolian and international artists. The space is dedicated to artistic experimentation, cultural exchange, and critical dialogue.