Cabinet of Wonders at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum: Lothar Osterburg in Braunschweig
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Cabinet of Wonders: Lothar Osterburg returns to Braunschweig with a world of dream and printmaking
The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum dedicates its first comprehensive overview exhibition in Europe to the artist Lothar Osterburg, who was born in Braunschweig in 1961 and has been working in New York for decades. The presentation combines historical art and cabinet of curiosities ideas with a multifaceted visual language of heliogravure, photography, sculpture, model making, and video. The exhibition runs from April 24, 2026, to August 30, 2026, and is accessible for people with disabilities. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders?utm_source=openai))
Between Cabinet of Curiosities and Present
Osterburg's works unfold a quiet, enigmatic exhibition atmosphere: empty spaces, architectural states of suspension, and finely nuanced surfaces invite contemplation of the works. His visual worlds navigate between memory, fantasy, and art historical references. Notably influential are the cycles Piranesi, Babel, Alternative New York, and Waterline, along with video works composed for the exhibition featuring music by Elizabeth Brown. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders?utm_source=openai))
An Artist with Printmaking, Spatial Awareness, and Internationality
Lothar Osterburg is a German-born artist, master printer, and works in the fields of sculpture, photography, printmaking, and video. His works are part of significant collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum itself. The exhibition makes this international position immediately tangible in Braunschweig and connects it with the rich tradition of the home's collection. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lothar_Osterburg?utm_source=openai))
The Museum as a Resonance Space
The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is one of the oldest museums in Europe and has one of the most important collections of Old Masters paintings in Germany, along with sculptures, crafts, and a cabinet of prints. Thus, the presentation of Osterburg is given a special curatorial frame: historical collection logic and contemporary image production enter into a tension-filled dialogue. For art enthusiasts, this results in an art experience that connects art historical education and sensory experience. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/haum.php?utm_source=openai))
Visit, Tour, and Educational Offerings
There is a supporting program for the exhibition, including artist tours and mediation formats such as My Dream of HAUM. The regular opening hours of the museum are from Tuesday to Sunday between 11 AM and 6 PM, while the building remains closed on Mondays. Admission costs 9 Euros for adults, 7 Euros reduced, and 2 Euros for children aged 6 to 17 years. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/haum.php?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: Cabinet of Wonders is an exhibition for anyone who wants to experience printmaking, photographic art, and poetic spatial ideas in a historically rich museum architecture. Anyone keen on an aesthetic experience between cabinet of curiosities, memory, and presence should definitely visit this exhibition live in Braunschweig. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders?utm_source=openai))
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