21.10.23-14.01.24
Exhibition "Nothing new in the East"
Part 1
A.K.T;
21.10.2023-14.01.2024*
*24.12.2023-1.1.2024 geschlossen
When the so-called "Iron Curtain" fell in 1989, this meant reunification for Germany and the end of the division of Europe for Western Europe. From the perspective of the Eastern European states, this event can also be seen as the end of the Second World War. Most countries were not necessarily voluntarily part of the planned economy and real socialist Warsaw Pact.
These countries now had to find their way in a new market economy-orientated democratic social system at breathtaking speed, without the opportunity to come to terms with their own identity and come to terms with the events of the 20th century. Approximately 30 years later, we now find ourselves in a difficult process of European unification, which presents the nations of Europe with a major challenge. The Eastern European states are struggling for their place in Europe, for identity and a say, while the Western European countries are puzzling over the motives behind the actions of the Eastern European states.
The exhibition attempts to discuss the Eastern European view of Europe, especially in view of the current crisis and war situation in Europe, to present Eastern European perspectives and to enter into an open discourse.
Part 2
EMMA - CREATIVE CENTRE PFORZHEIM
21.10.-19.11.2023
In the post-war period, Polish poster art became internationally recognised as the so-called "Polish school". The artists who designed posters for theatre, films or cultural events had a great deal of artistic freedom and developed new forms of expression that were characterised by creativity and diversity. At the same time, the posters reflect the spirit of the times in Poland and reflect Poland's eventful history. To accompany the exhibition "Nothing New in the East", an exhibition of posters by Polish artists such as Franciszek Starowieyski, Jan Sawka, Jan Lenica, Waldemar Świerzy, Lipiński Eryk, Pągowski Andrzej and Tomaszewski Henryk will be held in cooperation with the Dydo Gallery at EMMA - Kreativzentrum Pforzheim. On display are posters from the Polish school as well as contemporary posters from 1950 to the present day.
Artistic directors: Janusz Czech, Lisa Schlenker (assistant), co-curator: Thomas Olze
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Vernissage: 20.10.2023, 7 pm at EMMA - Creative Centre Pforzheim
Opening hours: Fri 14-19 h, Sat 14-22 h, Sun 11-19 h
Location: EMMA - Creative Centre & A.K.T;