Im Auge des Sturms – Die Schwestern Falke, Doris Boeckmann und Ora Doelk

Hamburg, the First World War and dance

In the eye of the storm - The Falke sisters, Doris Boeckmann and Ora Doelk

May 29 - June 28, 2026

The performative exhibition In the Eye of the Storm at PARABEL - Center for Art in Hamburg is dedicated to the dancers Gertrud and Ursula Falke, the costume designer Doris Boeckmann and the dancer and choreographer Ora Doelk.

Before, during and after the upheavals of the First World War, the Falke sisters, as early representatives of artistic dance in Hamburg, shaped a new form of expression that later became known as expressive dance.

The exhibition takes a closer look at this artistic environment using historical photographs, newspaper reports, drawings and costume designs by Doris Boeckmann. Films, dance and performative works take up motifs and movement approaches and continue them from today's perspective. The exhibition is complemented by works by students from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE, Altona).

An accompanying program of performances, lectures, film screenings and discussions will delve deeper into the question of art and dance in a time of social upheaval.

The exhibition is based on current research findings and the latest discoveries from estates and highlights a chapter of Hamburg's cultural history that has received little attention to date.

Further information and event dates: www.parabel.hamburg

Opening hours: Friday: 14:00 - 18:00, Saturday: 11:00 - 18:00, Sunday: 11:00 - 18:00

Limited barrier-free access:

Due to the historical structure of St. Nicodemus Church, we unfortunately only have limited accessibility.

PARABEL. Center for Art in Hamburg gGmbH
Fuhlsbüttler Str. 656
22337 Hamburg

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