Newsletter 07.2024
1. »Art restores democracy« - MeetFrida Foundation poster campaign and exhibition
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During the critical period ahead of the Thuringian state parliamentary election, this public art event intends to drive people towards thought, debate and action. Large-format billboards at highly frequented public spots in the whole state will be repurposed as exhibition spaces starting on August 20th and show works by three artists focusing on democracy as a topic.
During the Kunstfest Weimar art festival the posters will be shown as an exhibition in the university library from August 22nd until September 7th. You are invited to attend the exhibition opening on August 22nd, 5pm!
The posters will additionally be available to be viewed and downloaded online.
The project »Art restores democracy« was created by the MeetFrida Foundation in order to make a statement against right-wing extremists in the time leading up to the Thuringian state parliament election.
2. Weimar Silent Film Retrospective VI – in the Lichthaus theater from August 26th
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This year’s silent film retrospective places films into context that were in Weimar theaters exactly 100 years ago. A special focus is on film highlights that were forced to subject to economic circumstances and official restrictions. Films will be accompanied by introductions and talks with experts on film, culture and music and will be screened along with historic newsreels and with a live soundtrack by internationally renowned silent film musicians. After each screening the audience will be able to discuss the films with the event organizers and experts in the Lichthaus »Cine-Corner«.
You are invited! Please see the schedule on our website.
The Weimar silent film retrospective is a part of Kunstfest Weimar and a coopreative effort of LICHTHAUS KINO, BAUHAUS-UNIVERSITÄT WEIMAR, STADTARCHIV WEIMAR and KUNSTFEST WEIMAR.
3. »READING THE WORLD | DIE WELT LESEN« - photo contest
Reading is not just a way to learn, but to experience – much like a stay abroad. Every two years the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar International Office in cooperation with the PR department organizes a photo competition for students who have studied or done an internship abroad and international students. Under the heading »READING THE WORLD | DIE WELT LESEN« favourite places of knowledge, reading and learning will come into focus. The submission deadline is October 1st.
A jury that represents different departments of Bauhaus-Universität will select the award winners. Contributions will be shown in the library entrance area starting in late September, combined with a poll for the audience favourite.
4. Library software update
A library software update is scheduled for Monday, August 26th 2024. Borrowing and returning items as well as other services will be subject to some restrictions. We expect regular service to resume around 11 am – until then, we will be ready to assist you at the service desk.
5. Library closed some days in September
On September 5th 2024 the library will be closed due to technical maintenance.
Likewise, the library will be closed on the state holiday of September 20th 2024.
Stefanie Röhl
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