When does the art break take place?

The short tour takes place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 12:30 to 1:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the foyer in the House of the Graphic Collection, Salzstraße 32/34, in the Augustiner Museum Freiburg.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation costs the regular museum admission of 12 euros, reduced 8 euros. Additionally, a free event ticket is required.

Are there discounts or free admission?

Under 27s as well as members of the Friends' Circle, holders of the Freiburg Pass, the Family Card, or the Museum Pass will receive free admission.

Is the venue accessible?

The Augustiner Museum is barrier-free accessible via an elevator and has a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Who speaks about sensitive objects?

Ethnologist Nicole Landmann-Burghart speaks about the handling of sensitive objects and the engagement with the fate of the colonial soldier Abdel Kader Ben Lahcenun.

Sensitive Objects, Difficult History: An Art Break About Memory and Responsibility

Name: Art Break: Dealing with Sensitive Objects
Start: 2026-10-07T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-07T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Graphischen Sammlung im Augustinermuseum

When Art Preserves Memory: Dealing with Sensitive Objects

The art break at the Augustiner Museum addresses one of the most challenging questions of museum work: How can sensitive objects be displayed, preserved, and conveyed? On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, ethnologist Nicole Landmann-Burghart will guide through the exhibition Marcel van Eeden. August 6, 1870 and open up a nuanced view of history, memory, and responsibility.

Art Observation Between History and Present

At the center is the artist Marcel van Eeden's engagement with the fate of the colonial soldier Abdel Kader Ben Lahcenun from North Africa and the handling of his remains. The short tour connects aesthetic experience with cultural-historical reflection and makes visible how closely artistic representation, colonial past, and today's museum practice are intertwined.

Sensitive Objects and Ethical Curation

The event focuses on the responsibility of museums in dealing with human remains and burdened historical testimonies. Questions of provenance, representation, and cultural interpretation become an important part of the artwork examination. The Augustiner Museum thus becomes a place of concentrated cultural education, where perception and critical thinking come together.

An Art Break with Special Spatial Impact

The 30-minute tour takes place in the House of the Graphic Collection. The concentrated exhibition atmosphere, the works of van Eeden, and the expert mediation create an immediate access to a topic that goes beyond the individual exhibition. Art does not appear here as a decorative experience, but as a multifaceted form of memory culture.

Conclusion: An Important Impulse for Museum Visits

The art break offers art enthusiasts a precise and stimulating introduction to dealing with sensitive objects. Those interested in contemporary art, colonial history, provenance research, and responsible curation will experience an informative examination of artworks with high social relevance. A visit deepens the aesthetic experience and opens new perspectives on the exhibition.