Inheriting East Germany. Families, objects and their stories

Records and pepper shakers from the Palace of the Republic, lamps designed by a grandfather, or a collection of program booklets from long-past concert evenings.

Such items carry experiences and emotions within them. They tell personal and family stories that often go far beyond the private sphere and are part of collective memory.

How do we remember divided Germany – and how do we pass on these memories? How do they shape our lives today and the lives of future generations? At the former site of the Palace of the Republic, the event focuses on the connection between personal objects, memories, and family heritage.

Authors Annett Gröschner (“Schwebende Lasten”), Sabine Rennefanz (“Kosakenberg”), and Aron Boks (“Starkstromzeit. Vom Leben in einem Staat, den es nicht mehr gibt”) will read from their latest works. In these, they explore questions of identity, family, and memory against the backdrop of the GDR past – themes we will then delve into together in conversation.

The second part of the evening is dedicated to memorabilia from the Palace of the Republic:
Gabriela Braden-Becker presents objects from her time as a DJ at the Palace, while Daniela Greinert shares stories about the extensive collection of inherited program booklets. These personal testimonies serve as a starting point for the question of what remains of the past – and how we deal with this legacy today.

The evening will be hosted by Susanne Müller-Wolff, Stiftung Humboldt Forum.

- 8 EUR, reduced 4 EUR
- Please book your ticket in advance online or at the box office at the Foyer.
- 14 years and older
- German
- Ground Floor, Hall 3
- Part of: SITE SPECIFICS