Grabach, Tilo

Heike Zech (Ed.)

Horizonte - Horizons: Geschichten und Zukunft der Migration / Histories and Future of Migration

Venturing into the unknown is one of the fundamental experiences of humanity, a throughline from the Stone Age to the space age, and part of every family history. Where to go? What to take with you? This volume introduces people who have become migrants for a large variety of reasons, including author Judith Kerr and artist Gerhard Richter. Their stories highlight that art and culture also depend on migration. Following the phases of migration, from departure to arrival and arriving, the volume’s authors describe experiences of migration. The final chapter is a glimpse into the future, i.e. mankind’s step into space between science and fiction.

Susanne Thürigen (Ed.), Daniel Hess (Ed.), Alexandra Böhm (Ed.)

Hello Nature: Wie wollen wir zusammenleben?

The book accompanying the exhibition ‘Hello Nature. How best to live with you?’ explores mankind's enduring engagement with nature, shaped by the conflicting dynamics of subjugation, dangers and conservation. In what ways have humans shaped nature? What limits does nature set for humans? And: How can we create a new form of coexistence? Tracing an arc from prehistory and early history to the present reveals the extent to which culture has informed our perception of and interaction. In order to master the current ecological crises, a cultural change is also necessary. We need new visions, images and narratives in order to develop a sustainable coexistence between humans and nature.