When does the art break take place?

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 12:30 to 1:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

In the foyer of the House of the Graphic Collection, Salzstraße 32/34, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau.

How much does the visit cost?

Participation costs the museum admission of €12, reduced €8. The event ticket is free.

Is the event venue accessible?

Yes, the House of the Graphic Collection is accessible and wheelchair-friendly via an elevator.

What is the focus of the tour?

The focus is on Marcel van Eeden's approach to photography within the work cycle August 6, 1870 and the question of how historical images and quotes make memory visible.

Can the exhibition be viewed longer?

Yes, the exhibition Marcel van Eeden. August 6, 1870 runs from June 27 to October 18, 2026.

Marcel van Eeden Shows Photography as a Trace of Historical Memory in Freiburg

Name: Art Break: Marcel van Eeden's Approach to Photography
Start: 2026-07-01T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-01T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Graphischen Sammlung

Art Break with Depth: Marcel van Eeden's View on Photography and Memory

The art break at the House of the Graphic Collection will introduce Marcel van Eeden's work cycle August 6, 1870 on July 1, 2026. The short tour offers a precise look at the connection between photography, historical quotes, and artistic research – and the question of how images make hidden history visible.

Photography as Tracing

Marcel van Eeden has been working for years with a distinctive visual language that draws from photographs, illustrations, and text fragments. His works are not merely illustrations of historical facts but dense visual narratives. At the center is the 70-part cycle August 6, 1870, which deals with the interconnections of nationalism, colonialism, and racism.

A Nearly Forgotten Life in Focus

The starting point of the exhibition is the fate of Abdel Kader Ben Lahcen, a colonial soldier from North Africa who died in the Franco-Prussian War. Van Eeden traces the historical clues from Alsace and Baden to Tunisia and Algeria. Thus, an art experience emerges that is not only aesthetic but also historically conscious and politically sensitive.

Curating, Space, and Artwork Analysis

The exhibition curated by the Museum of New Art shows how closely image, text, and historical research are intertwined. This is crucial for the analysis of the artwork: Photography appears here as a document, as a trace, and as an aesthetic medium. Especially in the space of the House of the Graphic Collection, this method gains particular presence, as the exhibition invites concentrated reading of lines, shadows, crop areas, and archival references.

An Offer for Art Enthusiasts and Educational Visitors

The art break is aimed at anyone interested in engaging with art history, not just observing it. Those interested in contemporary drawing, photographic processes, memory culture, and postcolonial perspectives will find here a solid, brief, yet intensive introduction. The format is also suitable for visitors looking for a compact access to the exhibition.

Conclusion

Art Break: Marcel van Eeden's Approach to Photography connects artistic precision with historical depth. Anyone who wants to experience how an exhibition of images, texts, and research forms an evocative narrative should not miss this lunch break at the Augustinermuseum.