Opening of the Purrmann exhibition: A ray of hope for Speyer!

Opening of the Purrmann exhibition: A ray of hope for Speyer!

The Purrmann-Haus Museum in Speyer is opening an exciting new special exhibition entitled "Purrmann's World in the Light of Photography. Matisse, Liebermann, Rilke & Co." on October 11th at 6 p.m. This special event will take place in the city's historic council chamber, where the head of the cultural department, Monika Kabs, will welcome the guests. The curator Maria Leitmeyer will give an introduction to the exhibition and the musical program will be accompanied by Andrey Zaychikov, a lecturer from the Speyer Music School, with saxophone and piano. The music from the “Golden Twenties” creates a fitting atmosphere.

In this exhibition, visitors will immerse themselves in the creative world of Hans Purrmann and his wife Mathilde Vollmoeller-Purrmann. The show includes around 100 photographs that illustrate the artistic and social network of the two personalities. Each recording tells stories from the lives and connections to the important artists and intellectuals of the time.

Details about the exhibition

The exhibition offers a unique insight into the lives of Hans and Mathilde Purrmann, one of the most influential artist couples in Speyer. The photographs come from various sources, including the Ullstein photographic collection at ullstein bild in Berlin and the Hans Purrmann Archive in Munich. This combination ensures that the exhibition not only impresses visually, but also provides a deeper historical context.

It runs until April 27, 2025, providing enough time for art and photography lovers to visit the show and be inspired by the fascinating stories and personal connections. The collaboration with respected institutions contributes to the high importance of this cultural event and gives visitors a new perspective on Purrmann's work and an important part of art history.

The opening of the exhibition has already been announced as a significant event that will not only enrich the local art scene but also be of interest to the wider public. It remains to be seen how the exhibition will be received by visitors and what discussions it can stimulate. For more information about this special exhibition you can also read the article www.rheinpfalz.de look at.