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MAX54 Gallery

Augsburg, Germany

Every Ball, a Summer

Augsburg From June 5, 2026 to July 31, 2026

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Sometimes, the simplest ideas lead to the most remarkable results.
Jens Heilmann has been passionate about photography since the age of fourteen. What began as a calling eventually became his profession. Before him, no one had conceived the idea of presenting footballs—the very instruments of the game—with such elegance, aesthetic appeal, and visual brilliance.
From the outset, it was clear that locating the original match balls would not be an easy undertaking. Undeterred, Heilmann established connections with the Football Museum in Florence, visited the National Football Museum in Preston, and conducted research at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in the United States. He also enlisted the support of trusted collectors, including René Sopp, widely regarded as one of the foremost experts on the material history of football.
Since 2007, Heilmann has tracked down and photographed these balls in their original form, continuously capturing the history of the world's most popular sport. The result is a unique body of work that documents the very heart of football's historical narrative.
For these objects are far more than mere pieces of sporting equipment. Each football is a witness to defining moments in sporting history. For millions of people, it is also a lifelong companion—intertwined with memories, emotions, triumphs, and heartbreaks that span generations.
Through his photographs, Jens Heilmann transforms these iconic objects into powerful cultural artifacts, inviting viewers to rediscover the stories they carry and the enduring significance they hold in our collective memory.

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Maximilianstrasse 40
86150, Augsburg
Hotel Maximilian's
Germany

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