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German folk tales
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Germany: memories of a nation Until 25 Jan 2015 ★★★★ The Times This exhibition examines elements of German history from the past 600 years in the context of the fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago. From the Renaissance to reunification and beyond, the show uses objects to investigate the complexities of addressing a German history which is full of both triumphs and tragedies. Navigate through Germany’s many political changes – from the Holy Roman Empire through unification in the 1870s and the troubled 20th century to today’s economic powerhouse at the centre of Europe. Explore art by Dürer, Holbein and Richter, and marvel at technological achievements through the ages which gave the world Gutenberg’s printing press, Meissen porcelain, the Bauhaus movement and modern design icon the VW Beetle. £10, Members/under 16s free Last chance to see Sponsored by Betsy and Jack Ryan
In this enthralling new book, Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, discusses the complex history, culture and identity of Germany by telling the stories behind 30 key objects. Beginning with the 15th-century invention of the Gutenberg press, the book ventures beyond the usual sticking point of the Second World War to get to the heart of a nation that has given us Luther and Hitler, the Beetle and Brecht. The book accompanies the BBC Radio 4 series and the British Museum exhibition. Available in the Museum shops and online at britishmuseum.org/shop £25, hardback
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An evening of festivities inspired by German folk tales and folklore. Free, just drop in
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Cover: The castle of Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. © Tara Parmer. Porcelain rhinoceros based on Dürer’s print. Made by Johann Gottlieb Kirchner, Meissen factory, 1730. Porzellansammlung, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. Photo: Herbert Jäger. 1953 Volkswagen Beetle Export Type 1. National Motor Museum.
In association with the Students’ Union of University of the Arts London, the GoetheInstitut London, the Institute of Modern Languages Research and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Sponsored by Betsy and Jack Ryan With support from Salomon Oppenheimer Philanthropic Foundation
Accompanies a major series on Radio 4
Performances
Dagobert (east) 18.10–18.40 and 20.10–20.40 Grimms’ fairy tales Berlin-based Dagobert sings 18.00–18.20, 18.35– German-language love songs 18.55, 19.10–19.30 & which incorporate elements 19.45–20.05 of traditional German folk or Listen to one of the Brothers’ ‘Schlager’ music as well as Grimm bring alive some 1980s synth and electro-pop. favourite tales from their He has described his music collection of Kinder- und Hausmärchen, (‘Children’s and as ‘Aspirational Schlager’ and Household tales’) – also known cites The Scorpions, David Hasselhoff and The Flippers as ‘Grimms’ Fairy Tales’. This as influences, as well as Hank highly influential collection’s Williams. The dreamy material first edition was published in 1812. With Past Pleasures Ltd. for his debut album Dagobert was written in a near-complete Free, just drop in, seclusion from civilisation when limited seating available Dagobert lived in his uncle’s house in the Swiss Alps for five years. dagobert-musik.de In association with the Goethe-Institut London Free, just drop in, standing room only
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Workshops
Setting the scene (south-west) 18.00–20.30 Be transported to the world of German folk tales with this special projected installation created by students from Wimbledon College of Art and Central Saint Martins. Free, just drop in
It’s Grimm outside (south-east) 18.00–20.45 Using a traditional goosefeather quill and the depths of your imagination, help to create a ‘Grimm’ scene with gnarled, sinister trees, enchanted castles and fairy tale characters galore! Led by David Allsop. Free, just drop in
Food and drink Food and drink will be available to buy from a bar in the southwest corner of the Great Court. Enjoy German beer and snacks, including onion soup, cured herring salad and Bratwurst sausages in buns.
George Cruikshank (1792–1878), A soldier asks for a night’s shelter from an ugly witch. Illustration to one of Grimms’ Fairy Tales. Etching, 1866.
Venue key Room number Great Court Clore Centre for Education
Dagobert. © Buback Tontraeger GmbH Amber tankard. Probably from Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia), 1640–1660.
‘Thing poems’ (north) 18.00–20.00 Be inspired by objects in Room 1 to create your own Dinggedicht (‘thing poem’), a particularly German form of poetry. Bring the objects alive with your words and share your poems by adding to the poetry wall. Led by Alice Ross. Free, just drop in Cinderella slippers (south-west) 18.00–20.30 Design your own Cinderella shoe print to take home with you, inspired by the work of contemporary illustrators and artists who have been influenced by the Cinderella story. Led by Georgina Trestler, Central Saint Martins. Free, just drop in
Book art hats 18.00–20.00 Reimagine and redefine your favourite fairy tale characters and muse on the role that books played in the tales of the Brothers Grimm, as you create paper riding hoods, witches’ hats, maids’ bonnets and princes’ caps. Led by Chloe Spicer, Wimbledon College of Art. Free, just drop in Sisters Grimm (south-east) 18.00–20.30 Celebrate the female characters of German folk tales by contributing to the ‘Sisters Grimm’ fanzine. Create a collage using illustrations and text, and scan it in, to help create a unique DIY publication. Led by Rosemary Cronin, Chelsea College of Art and Design. Free, just drop in Fairy tale houses (north-east) 18.00–20.30 Construct a building inspired by the fantastical houses in German folk tales. Led by students from Wimbledon College of Art and Central Saint Martins. Free, just drop in
Shadow puppets (south-west) 18.00–20.00 Create your own shadow puppet inspired by fairy tale characters and the wonderful animation work of German filmmaker Lotte Reiniger, with an opportunity to capture your own shadow puppet scene. (Bring your own camera to take a photo or short film). Led by Judy Wang and Dom Biddulph, Central Saint Martins. Free, just drop in Zoetrope animation 18.00–20.00 Create a zoetrope animation to take home using characters from German folk tales. This workshop celebrates the intertwining histories of early animation and the many iterations of the Grimms’ collection of fairy tales. Led by Julia Norris, Wimbledon College of Art. Free, just drop in
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Readings
Find the seven goats 18.00–20.00 Help find the seven goats that the wolf is chasing in this intricate illustration designed by Tina Steinbach, Camberwell College of Art. Free, just drop in
Dinggedichte (‘thing poems’) (west) 18.50–19.20 Listen to readings of Dinggedichte (‘thing poems’), a particularly German form of poetry, in which the text focuses on particular objects. The poems presented here have been composed in response to objects on display in the exhibition Germany: memories of a nation as part of a competition run by the Institute of Modern Languages Research and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). A prize-giving ceremony will follow the readings. Free, just drop in, limited seating available
Word of mouth 18.00–20.00 Traditionally, folk tales in Germany were passed on by word of mouth. In this game, test your storytelling abilities, and your knowledge of fairy tales and characters. Describe and guess the tales depicted within the unique pack of playing cards created specially for this evening. Led by Tara Parmer, Wimbledon College of Art. Free, just drop in
The power of objects in German literary texts 19.40–20.10 Listen to Martin Swales, Emeritus Professor of German, University College London, as he speaks about German literature’s fascination with objects in a talk roaming from folk tales to Dinggedichte (‘thing poems’). He is joined by prize-winning Berlin novelist Annett Groeschner, who will be reading a new ‘Dingtext’ from her current work in progress. Free, just drop in, limited seating available
Photo: Benedict Johnson. Photo: Benedict Johnson. Zoetrope animation. © Julia Norris.
Detail of the Strasbourg Clock. Made by Isaac Habrecht, 1589. Photo: Benedict Johnson.
