When does the tour take place?

The tour takes place on 31.07.2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the foyer at the House of Graphic Collections in the Augustinermuseum, Salzstraße 32/34 in Freiburg.

What is the admission fee?

The event ticket costs €2.50. Additionally, there is a museum admission fee of €12, reduced €8.

Is the visit accessible?

Yes, the event is accessible; the building has an elevator and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Can tickets be purchased in advance?

Yes, event and entry tickets are available in the online shop and at the museum box office.

Which exhibition will be presented in the tour?

The 70-part work cycle 6. August 1870 by Marcel van Eeden will be presented.

Marcel van Eeden brings history, photography, and memory to life in Freiburg

Name: Tour: Marcel van Eeden
Start: 2026-07-31T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-31T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Augustinermuseum

Marcel van Eeden at the Augustinermuseum: A tour through art, history, and memory

The tour Marcel van Eeden at the Augustinermuseum Freiburg offers an intense look at the 70-part work cycle 6. August 1870. At its core is an art-historically and socially highly relevant examination of the work: van Eeden connects historical research, artistic photography, and questions of nationalism, colonialism, and racism into a compelling art experience.

A work cycle as a visual trace search

Marcel van Eeden develops his works from archival precision and atmospheric imagery. The series 6. August 1870 unfolds as a graphic and photographic narrative that not only illustrates historical documents but transforms them into an aesthetic experience. Especially in the cabinet exhibition of the House of Graphic Collections, this concentrated form gains particular strength.

Colonial history in the museum context

The starting point of the exhibition is the fate of Abdel Kader Ben Lahcen, who comes from North Africa, and whose story traces back to the Franco-Prussian War and extends into the present. The curation places a sensitive focus on colonial scientific collections, memory culture, and the responsibility of the museum as a site of historical processing. Van Eeden's images open a space where drawing, photography, and historical quotes engage in a reflective dialogue.

Exhibition atmosphere and spatial effect

The presentation at the Augustinermuseum emphasizes closeness to the original, condensation, and calm. The House of Graphic Collections provides the suitable setting for a contemplation of the work that pays attention to details, lines, contrasts, and image rhythms. Here, the tension between documentary rigor and poetic openness unfolds particularly impressively.

A worthwhile perspective shift for art-interested visitors

Those interested in contemporary drawing, conceptual photography, and art historical research will find a multi-layered approach in this tour. The exhibition combines cultural education with critical relevance to the present and makes visible how closely art, history, and social memory are intertwined.

Conclusion: This tour promises a precise and moving art experience between painting, photography, and historical research. Anyone who wants to understand art not only by seeing it but in its cultural context should definitely experience Marcel van Eeden live at the Augustinermuseum.