When does the tour of Marcel van Eeden take place?

The tour begins on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM and is expected to last until 4:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

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

What is the participation cost?

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

What is the focus of the tour?

Marcel van Eeden's 70-piece work cycle August 6, 1870 about the fate of the colonial soldier Abdel Kader Ben Lahcen and the interconnections of nationalism, colonialism, and racism will be presented.

In what language is the tour conducted?

The public tour is conducted in German.

Is the event location accessible?

The Augustinermuseum is accessible and wheelchair-friendly via an elevator. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available.

Discover Marcel van Eeden in Freiburg: Experience art, history, and global interconnections up close

Name: Tour: Marcel van Eeden
Start: 2026-09-26T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Graphischen Sammlung im Augustinermuseum

Discover art, history, and global interconnections with Marcel van Eeden at the Augustinermuseum

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Augustinermuseum in Freiburg invites you to a one-hour tour of the exhibition Marcel van Eeden. August 6, 1870. The focus is on the 70-piece work cycle of the Dutch artist, which connects historical research, artistic photography, and socio-political questions.

A work cycle between archive, memory, and present

The tour provides a concentrated access to van Eeden's artistic research. The starting point is the fate of Abdel Kader Ben Lahcen, a colonial soldier from North Africa, who died during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. His story leads from Alsace through Baden to Tunisia and Algeria and illustrates how closely personal biographies are intertwined with European history.

Art historical insights into the exhibition

Historical quotes and photographic works in the rubber printing technique shape the exhibition. The tour shows how Marcel van Eeden works with documentary traces and develops a multifaceted visual language from them. Nationalism, colonialism, and racism appear not as completed themes but as historical interconnections relevant to the present.

The House of Graphic Collection as a special exhibition venue

The meeting point is the foyer of the House of Graphic Collection at the Augustinermuseum on Salzstraße. The spaces combine the atmosphere of historical museum architecture with a contemporary presentation of international art. Thus, the tour becomes an intense discovery experience for art enthusiasts, culturally curious individuals, and visitors who want to explore Freiburg from a new perspective.

Conclusion: A tour for art and history interested explorers

The tour of Marcel van Eeden offers a cultural enrichment with expert explanations on art, local embedding, and global history. Visitors experience how a single historical fate opens questions of memory, power, and responsibility. Secure your event ticket and explore the work cycle at the Augustinermuseum up close.