Name: Curatorial Tour: Highlighted! at Augustinermuseum Freiburg
Start: 2026-05-15T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-15T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Augustinermuseum

A look at female artists who stood long in the shadows

The curatorial tour Highlighted! at Augustinermuseum invites a focused examination of works that connects art history and social perspectives. The focus is on female painters of the 19th century, their biographies, their visual worlds, and the conditions under which they worked.

An art experience in the historic attic

The presentation unfolds its special exhibition atmosphere in the attic of Augustinermuseum. Between historic walls and the calm spatial effect of the house, visitors encounter paintings that tell the story of the artistic self-assertion of an era. The exhibition features works by Alexandra Berckholtz, Ida Maier, Marie Dürr-Grossmann, and Frieda Roman, showcasing how diverse female artistic production was in the 19th century.

Curatorial classification and art historical context

Exhibition curator Mirja Straub introduces biographies, contextual connections, and art historical conditions. It becomes clear how restricted women's access to academies, exhibitions, and professional networks was. This collection exhibition gains significance for exactly this reason: it highlights not only individual paintings but also a question of cultural visibility and museum responsibility.

Colors, forms, and quiet self-assertion

The exhibited works open a focused view of 19th-century painting. Landscape, portrait, and genre motifs do not appear here as mere stylistic forms, but as expressions of personal and social positions. The visitors experience an aesthetic experience in which lighting, color, and composition make the handwriting of the female artists legible.

Visit, service, and educational added value

The tour lasts one hour and is aimed at everyone who wants to understand art not only as a visual experience but also in its historical contexts. Augustinermuseum offers accessible access, a central location at Augustinerplatz, and the opportunity to combine the visit with other collection areas of the house. Those interested in art mediation, cultural history, and the role of female artists will find a particularly rewarding appointment here.

Conclusion

This curatorial tour promises a well-founded, inspiring access to an exhibition that makes art historical gaps visible and fills them with fine curatorial craftsmanship. Anyone wanting to experience the interplay of painting, biography, and social context should not miss this visit to Augustinermuseum.