When does the Afterwork tour Mothers of Kendeng take place?

The tour takes place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Where does the tour start?

Meeting point is the Museum of Nature and Humanity at Gerberau 32, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau.

How much does the event ticket cost?

The event ticket costs 2.50 euros. Additionally, the museum entrance fee of 5 euros applies, reduced to 3 euros.

Who guides through the art installation?

The ethnologist Deborah Schlecht guides through the art installation Mothers of Kendeng, conceived by Dewi Candraningrum.

What is the focus of the tour?

The tour focuses on portraits of women and the resistance of the local population against raw material extraction in the Kendeng Mountains on Java. It is part of the exhibition Totally Unfair!.

Is the museum accessible?

The museum is accessible and has wheelchair access with an elevator as well as a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Mothers of Kendeng: Discover global stories at the Museum of Nature and Humanity

Name: Afterwork Tour: Mothers of Kendeng
Start: 2026-09-29T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-29T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Museum Natur und Mensch

Mothers of Kendeng: A touching art tour about resistance and global responsibility

When the workday ends, a special view of global connections opens up at the Museum of Nature and Humanity: The Afterwork tour Mothers of Kendeng connects contemporary art, ethnological expertise, and local history into an impressive discovery experience. Ethnologist Deborah Schlecht guides visitors through the art installation conceived by Dewi Candraningrum and makes visible how closely portraits, cultural heritage, raw material trade, and social resistance are interconnected.

Portraits as windows to a global story

The focus is on portraits of women from the Kendeng Mountain region in Java. The tour shows how their lived realities are connected to the resistance of the local population against raw material extraction. Thus, art becomes a meeting point for social, economic, and political questions surrounding global trade in raw materials.

Ethnological expertise at the Museum of Nature and Humanity

Deborah Schlecht expertly contextualizes the installation and establishes connections between the depicted women, the political conflicts in Java, and international supply chains. The tour invites participants to re-examine familiar notions of consumption, justice, and responsibility. From individual images emerges a comprehensive view of global entanglements and the power of community engagement.

An evening between art, history, and present

As part of the exhibition Totally Unfair!, the tour offers a focused cultural enrichment after work. The atmosphere of the museum creates space for careful observation, historical contexts, and personal questions. Instead of a classic city tour, guests can expect a thematically deepened art and cultural conveyance with an international perspective.

Conclusion: Experience art and understand connections

The Afterwork tour Mothers of Kendeng is aimed at everyone who wishes to connect contemporary art, ethnological perspectives, and global justice issues. In about an hour, an intense discovery experience is created with solid background information and new viewpoints. Secure your event ticket and discover at the Museum of Nature and Humanity how personal stories make global responsibility visible.