What the Duck

In the organizer's words:

What the Duck!

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Rainer Stollmann

Laughter is a universal form of human expression and also plays a central role in art. But what about animals, especially ducks? The "Duckomenta" provides a humorous answer to this question by transforming classic works of art into a new, parodic form. Can works by a globally active entertainment company be understood as "counter-songs", or is this a contradiction in terms?

In addition to parody as an artistic stylistic device, the lecture will also examine the tension between humor and seriousness. A particular focus will be on the "Mona Duck", a humorous adaptation of the famous "Mona Lisa". Is the original still puzzling, or do we love puzzling questions more than their solutions? After all, "Duckomenta" is also seen as a parody of the art market.

The audience will also learn something about "mischievous blackbirds" and get to see a slightly altered David by Michelangelo.

The "Duckomenta" moves between parody and art criticism, between mass entertainment and intellectual play. It poses important questions about the relationship between humor and seriousness, original and imitation, art and commerce. Prof. Rainer Stollmann invites you to explore these questions together with him - with a twinkle in his eye and a lot of joy in art. We look forward to your participation!

Prof. Rainer Stollmann, former Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Bremen, is a renowned expert on literature, art and cultural theory. In his lecture, he will address the question of what laughter actually is, how it has developed in evolutionary terms and what role it plays in art.

Tickets
15 € adults
12 € senior citizens
6 € Children aged 6 and over, students, trainees, people with a severely disabled pass (GdB > 50%), recipients of income support, job seekers, wheelchair users, accompanying persons
11 € Members of the Association of Friends of the Focke Museum e.V.

Tickets in advance via Nordwestticket or at the museum box office and at the Box Office.