Moden Spiegel (Fashion-Mirror)

Laufer's installation in the Spuren, Hohlräume Leerstellen series on Kurfürstendamm pays homage to fashion illustrator Lieselotte Friedländer, showcasing her drawings at their original locations. While capturing the essence of Berlin's vibrant 1920s, Laufer also underscores the impact of the subsequent Nazi regime. Fired at the height of her career for being a "quarter-Jew," Friedländer survived through odd jobs, returning to West Berlin in 1949. Struggling to revive her career, she faced impoverishment and remained largely forgotten until her death in 1973.