Under the title ‘SKANDAL!’, SALON FATALE invites you to an extraordinary evening at the Club of Polish Failures. The focus is on the writer, painter and globetrotter Hermione von Preuschen, whose novel *Der Roman meines Lebens* was first published in 1926.
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SALON FATALE - SKANDAL !
To mark the 100th anniversary of its publication, the SALON FATALE brings together literature, music, performance and dance in an artistic tribute. The event honours Hermione von Preuschen not only as a visual artist, but also as a poet and feminist who explored themes such as female self-determination and sexuality.
The programme features a coloratura singing performance by the Kraków-based soprano Jadwiga Kirschanek, architectural soundscapes by Maciek Strojny and a punk opera by Aneta Panek. The Berlin-based poet Hartmut Fischer will present a ‘poetry flash’, whilst Akana Onishi will add a further performative highlight with her ‘kimono fairy’ dance.
The evening will be accompanied by a fictional literary award ceremony: SALON FATALE will present the ‘first new honourable German Literature Prize 2026’ to mark the 100th anniversary of *Der Roman meines Lebens*. The event draws on historical figures and literary references, combining them with a contemporary stage production.
The backdrop to the event is the current exhibition ‘Hermione von Preuschen – Mors Imperator’ at the Alte Nationalgalerie, which runs until 15 November 2026. In its own unique way, SALON FATALE thus explores the work and reception of this multifaceted artist.
Dates
October 2026
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