New exhibition concept at the HGM: History meets modern art!

In Vienna, the Military History Museum (HGM) is being fundamentally redesigned to bring the exhibition halls up to date. After 70 years, many of the holdings and exhibits that previously fascinated visitors are the focus of the measures. Restorer Andreas Sulz explains: "These are our most valuable and rarest holdings. We will preserve them a bit and store them in the meantime until all repair work has been carried out." The previous exhibition, which dates back to 1955, should give way to a modern concept that meets today's requirements, explained director Georg Hoffmann. “There is little text and many visual objects that tell the story less and do not embed it,” he added. However, the renovation period and the return of the exhibits to the public remain uncertain, while discussion events on selected pieces will be offered under the title “Objects in Focus” in order to shed light on their problematic connotations, such as ORF Vienna reported.

At the same time, the Braunschweig Municipal Museum is presenting impressive new advertisements by the designer Berthold Hoffmann. In the atrium of the Haus am Löwenwall, stainless steel and copper objects such as plates and bowls, which were donated by the ceramic artist Lotte Reimers, are on display. These objects are characterized by their simple, functional design and are part of the museum's important collection of shapes. Berthold Hoffmann, who was born in Heidelberg in 1955, made a name for himself by designing everyday devices made from various materials. He is considered a master in his field and was awarded the “German Design Award Winner” for his excellent designs. The Municipal Museum is barrier-free and welcomes numerous visitors who can visit the exhibition as part of the MuseumsCard or at reduced prices, such as RegionalHeute.de reported.