Academy of the arts breaks off over 20 years of cooperation with Rheinsberg!

Academy of the arts breaks off over 20 years of cooperation with Rheinsberg!

In a surprising turn, the Berlin Academy of the Arts (ADK) has hired its over 20 years of cooperation with the Kurt Tucholsky Literature Museum in Rheinsberg until further notice. This decision was announced in an open letter to Mayor Frank-Rudi Schwochow (BVB/Freie Voter). As an immediate occasion, the lack of qualified and scientific management of the museum is cited, which makes it impossible to continue operating under the previous claims, such as Tagesspiegel reported.

The ADK emphasizes that the exhibition and event program is blocked by national artists. The planned takeover of the museum by Ellen Krukenberg, which is responsible for culture, tourism and business development agency, is particularly criticized. This happens according to Peter Böthig's era, who previously led the museum. The academy appeals to the mayor to resume negotiations with the city council of Rheinsberg and the district of Ostprignitz-Ruppin regarding a scientific direction.

important exhibitions and the preservation of Tucholsky's work

The last exhibition in the museum, in which a member of the Academy of the Arts was involved, was entitled "Bridget Riley: Circles and Discs" and ended on July 14, 2024. The decision to break with Rheinsberg not only encounters resistance on the part of the ADK, but also throws a skill light on the importance of Kurt Tucholsky for Brandenburg's cultural landscape. Tucholsky, who was born in Berlin in 1890 and was closely connected to the city throughout his life, contributed to the Berlin culture with its ingenious analyzes, including in his famous text "Berlin, Berlin!"

his work testifies to a deep understanding of the problems of society of his time. In each of his texts, he uniquely reflects the Berlin life, which he described as "the disadvantages of an American city with those of a German provincial city". This was in the context of the multicultural diversity of the city, which should be considered more than ever today. The ADK is essential to bundle the cultural powers in order to preserve the inheritance of Tucholsky, which can be achieved according to its call by an agreement between the parties involved.

cultural heritage and future perspectives

The decisions about the Kurt Tucholsky Literature Museum are not isolated, but are part of a larger cultural context. Documents in the Federal Archives point out that Tucholsky experienced numerous challenges throughout his life, including the revocation of his German citizenship in 1933 and the associated criticism. Tucholsky's life, which led him between different countries such as France and Sweden, also reflects the political circumstances of his time and has lost nothing in importance.

The continuing challenges for the literary museum stop us and think about the relevance of Tucholsky's work. It is important to promote the dialogue between the institutions and thus to ensure a well -founded and high -quality presentation of literature and culture. The preservation and maintenance of Kurt Tucholsky's cultural heritage could not only contribute to strengthening regional identity, but also a sign against the current crises of creativity and artistic expression.