Andenken. Formen der Erinnerung
In the organizer's words:
We all own objects that are of special value to us. They are often small objects such as postcards or mugs that keep memories of places, moments or people alive. Souvenirs are more than just things, because they symbolize experiences and serve as individual mementos.
The exhibition is dedicated to these special objects and shows how diverse souvenirs can be. It opens up a material world of memory from a time of incipient mass consumption. On display are objects from the collections of the Landesmuseum that provide fascinating insights into the culture of remembrance of the 18th and 19th centuries, in which objects were attributed a new significance as a medium for feelings and memories.
The exhibition is presented on the Beletage of Oldenburg Palace, a building which, as a landmark of the city itself, is a popular motif for souvenirs of all kinds. With its historicizing state rooms, the Beletage is reminiscent of earlier times and the former use of the castle. The objects on display in the exhibition tell of journeys through the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg or the journey of Hereditary Grand Duke Friedrich August (1852-1931) to Egypt. Entries in family registers and inscriptions on postcards, glasses and porcelain provide insights into the emotional worlds of the recipients and owners.
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