Mama
From the virgin Mary to Merkel
12 Mar – 3 Aug 2025
Date
12 Mar – 3 Aug 2025
Location
» KunstpalastAdmission: 16 € / concessions 13 €
Children / young people under 18: free
Members of Friends of the Kunstpalast: free
In spring 2025, the Kunstpalast is dedicating a comprehensive exhibition to the manifold ideas of what it means to have, become or be a mother. The focus is on the societal expectations that have always influenced motherhood and are reflected in art, culture and everyday life. The approximately 120 works on display from the fourteenth century to the present day create a panorama that involves everyone, including fathers and those without children of their own.
In addition to painting, sculpture, video installations and photography, the broad spectrum of the show also encompasses everyday objects as well as music and commercial images. Connections between the works reveal continuities, but also the versatility of depictions of mothers, which are continuously being appropriated, reinterpreted, disputed and celebrated.
Curators: Linda Conze, Westrey Page, Anna Christina Schütz, Kunstpalast
Participatory action
MAMAPHONE
Motherhood has many facets – and we want to hear your voice. We are looking for your voice for the ‘MAMA’ exhibition, which explores the many aspects of motherhood in pop, art and culture.
We are asking questions about motherhood, to which you can respond with a voice message. Your answers will become part of a large spatial installation that reflects the diversity of the topic and the experiences associated with it.
Whether you are a mother yourself, had a mother figure or simply want to share your perspective – we look forward to receiving your submissions!
Let’s paint a polyphonic picture of motherhood together.
You can find the conditions of participation here.
We Are interested in:
- What do you see in your mind’s eye when you hear the word MAMA?
Who do you have maternal feelings for? Tell us the story.
Who cares for you? Tell us the story.
What is the funniest memory you have of your child / mum?
What can motherhood mean in the future?
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