Based on the exhibition ‘Peace’ at the Jewish Museum Vienna, curated by Adina Seeger and Tom Juncker.
At a time when armed conflicts are on the rise worldwide, the exhibition deliberately diverts attention away from violence and terror in order to focus on the possibility of their absence. Based on various concepts and definitions of peace, it explores the relationship between peace and Judaism, politics, war, feminism, dialogue and justice, and uses selected objects and artistic works to tell the story of the commitment to peace and peaceful practices. The focus is on Jewish perspectives.
The Augsburg adaptation of the exhibition was prompted by the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the 375th anniversary of the city’s High Peace Festival. It therefore also provides insights into the commitment to peace in Germany and honours the great significance of the topic for Augsburg.
The aim of the exhibition is not only to commemorate the civilisational achievement of peace. At the same time, it also seeks to raise awareness that peace is a fragile state that must be protected and nurtured.
Curator at JMAS: Monika Müller
Accompanying programme to the exhibition
Opening
Wednesday, 3 December | 7 pm
Public guided tours
Sunday, 14 December | 3 pm
For events and public tours, please register at least two days in advance at
empfang@jmaugsburg.de or by telephone to +49 (0)821-444 287 17
Groups & School Classes
Booking guided tours of the exhibition for groups, including school classes at kh@jmaugsburg.de or by telephone to +49 (0)821-444 287 17
Accessibility
The location is partially barrier-free. For further information before your visit, please send an e-mail to kh@jmaugsburg.de or by telephone to +49 (0)821-444 287 17
Language
The exhibition texts are in German and English.
WITH THE KIND SUPPORT OF AVA WASTE MANAGEMENT AUGSBURG, THE CITY OF AUGSBURG, THE STADTSPARKASSE AUGSBURG, THE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE JEWISH CULTURAL MUSEUM AUGSBURG-SCHWABEN E.V., The Viermetz Foundation AND THE ZUKUNFTSREGION AUGSBURG E.V.
Photo: Woodcut ‘Peace Now’ by Vienna-born artist Ernst Hacker, 1969
© Jewish Museum Vienna