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SCHAUMAGAZIN – Art: Viewing, Storing, Researching, Collecting
Viewing and Experiencing Art
At the Schaumagazin, visitors enter individual artist rooms in guided groups. These shared experiences spark conversation among participants and allow for a more relaxed, personal encounter with the works. The individual exhibition spaces provide deep insight into each artist’s practice and allow us to experience the regenerative power of art while revealing its direct relevance to today’s society.
Storing and Preserving Art
To fully unfold the powerful and innovative energy of contemporary works by artists, the Schaumagazin presents each body of work in enclosed, individually designed rooms. These solo presentations function as both exhibitions and storage spaces, with a clear focus on the preservation of the artworks.
Researching and Discovering Art
Such bodies of work offer unique insights to all visitors and provide researchers with a solid foundation for deeper engagement. The knowledge gained from examining artistic processes contributes to a broader understanding of the works. Research uncovers connections, reveals relationships within an artist’s oeuvre, and offers insight into the materials used and their unique characteristics. These scholarly findings help all of us discover and interpret the direct links between contemporary art and pressing societal themes.
Collecting and Expanding Art
The Schaumagazin in Schwerin exhibits works from individual collections and archives. To expand the collections presented here, a jury convenes annually to determine which artworks or archival materials will be added.