Karikaturenausstellung "Was für ein Volk"

In the organizer's words:

The Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus is presenting a major exhibition on the Schwerin Caricature Prize, which the state capital has organized together with the Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Schwerin Foundation to mark the occasion.

The motto "What a people" offers a unique opportunity to shed light on the role of caricatures and cartoons as a mirror of social change. They act as a critical companion to the developments of the last 34 years, since the historic moment of reunification.

Over 170 selected caricatures comment on the challenges of German reunification in their very own way - often as cheeky as they are clever and subtle. Clichés about East and West, about "the Germans", their embarrassing habits or their endearing quirks are shown with a sharp pen. The satirical drawings always poke a finger into social wounds and yet are hilarious and full of wit.

As a worthy conclusion to the exhibition, the best caricatures will be awarded a prize in the historic customer hall of Sparkasse Schwerin on November 23. In addition to the prize awarded by the state capital of Schwerin together with the Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Schwerin Foundation and the jury prize, there will also be an audience prize. Visitors are invited to vote not only for their best caricature, but also to win humorous prizes.