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Alleinerziehende zwischen Wunsch und Wirklichkeit: An Exhibition Exploring Single Mothers' Journeys and Realities

This exhibition uses photography and personal texts to reveal the inner worlds of ten single mothers.

This compelling exhibition, "Alleinerziehende zwischen Wunsch und Wirklichkeit," invites visitors to explore the profound experiences of ten single mothers. Collaborating with photographers Elisabeth Pollak, Michael Schmid, and Aljoscha Walser, powerful visual narratives and personal texts offer deep insights into their dreams and realities. This project by 2809 IDSP highlights the lives and cultural engagement of single mothers.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the dreams, expectations, and realities of ten single mothers, from those with very young children to those with adult offspring. Through photography and personal texts, it offers insights into their inner worlds and the women they have become.

Curatorial context

This exhibition delves into the experiences of ten women who are single parents, exploring their past dreams and future plans for family and motherhood. The project, a collaboration with photographers Elisabeth Pollak, Michael Schmid, and Aljoscha Walser, visually translates the mothers' internal reflections into powerful photographic imagery. Accompanying personal texts provide deeper context, offering a profound look into their individual paths and emotional landscapes. The exhibition is a project of the association 2809 IDSP, which champions the visibility of single mothers and aims to provide them with culturally enriching breaks. Visitors are invited to support the association's work through donations.

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Donations are requested for the association 2809 IDSP, which supports the exhibition's project. Specific ticketing or admission details for the exhibition itself are not provided on this page.

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Venue
Gold and Silversmith Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Feb 25, 2024
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features photographic works by Elisabeth Pollak, Michael Schmid, and Aljoscha Walser, created in collaboration with ten single mothers.
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