Cabinet of Wonders in Braunschweig: Fantastic exhibition at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum


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Cabinet of Wonders at HAUM: An exhibition between dream, memory, and Braunschweig world art
With Cabinet of Wonders. Lothar Osterburg back from Brooklyn, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig opens an exhibition that impressively connects art history, personal biography, and imaginative image worlds. The exhibition runs from April 24, 2026 to October 4, 2026 and showcases Osterburg's first comprehensive overview exhibition in Europe.
An artist with international appeal
Lothar Osterburg, born in 1961 in Braunschweig, has lived in the USA since 1987 and taught for over 25 years at Bard College. His works are represented in significant collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Library of Congress in Washington. The HAUM thus places an artist at the center whose work oscillates between Braunschweig, Brooklyn, and a surreal visual poetry.
Between heliogravure, model making, and video art
The exhibition takes visitors through multimedia image worlds made of print graphics, photography, sculpture, model making, and video. Particularly striking: Osterburg's fragile miniature models made from everyday materials, which are subsequently staged photographically and graphically. This creates deserted scenes full of tension, melancholy, and quiet magic.
The museum as a dream space
A central highlight is the group of works My Dream of HAUM. Here, Osterburg transforms the museum itself into a work of art, merging historical architecture, personal memories, and fictional interiors into a surprising experience. The exhibition employs the principle of the peep box and radiates an atmosphere that is both concentrated and sensual.
Why the visit is worthwhile
Cabinet of Wonders appeals to art enthusiasts, families, and visitors looking for extraordinary exhibition experiences. The presentation is accessible, the opening hours are museum-friendly, and the accompanying program deepens the exhibition with tours, discussions, and lectures. Anyone who wants to experience art not just visually but as a spatial feeling will find a strong reason to visit Braunschweig here.
Conclusion: This exhibition connects international art, local history, and a strong visual style for an intense museum visit. Those who want to experience the interplay of cabinet of wonders, contemporary art, and Braunschweig origin live should mark Cabinet of Wonders at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in their calendars.
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