Zwischen Aufbruch und Abwicklung. Die 90er in Leipzig
In the organizer's words:
25.9.2024 - 7.9.2025
Special exhibition
Leipzig City History Museum, Böttchergäßchen House, Böttchergäßchen 3, 04109 Leipzig
1990 marked the beginning of a turbulent time in Leipzig, full of freedom and challenges. After the Peaceful Revolution and the end of the GDR, many things were possible: techno parties, squats, high-profile sporting events and new festivals. Culture became freer, urban politics democratic. Bulging supermarket shelves and western cars were now part of everyday life - but not for everyone. Many businesses closed or shrank. Thousands protested against the new mass unemployment. A better life drew many to the surrounding areas or to the West. The legacy of the GDR was hotly debated, from Stasi files to the Paulinerkirche. At the same time, young companies and initiatives were springing up. There was planning and building everywhere: The new trade fair center, airport, apartments, Neuseenland, new sports facilities. People from the West and abroad found a new home in Leipzig. Memorabilia, facts and television reports bring these 90s to life, with their bright and dark sides.
Today, Leipzig is a lively cultural city, a transportation and economic center. Nevertheless, there is poverty and inequality. It remains to be seen how the 90s will continue to affect people's minds and the cityscape.
The "Freiraum" - the exhibition's open forum - invites visitors to engage with current perspectives on the 1990s. Themes and content come from conversations and projects with many people. The open space is a place for personal stories. It will constantly change over the course of the exhibition - also with your opinions and memories.
Exhibition and accompanying program with the kind support of the Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung together with Sparkasse Leipzig, also with funds from the Bundesstiftung zur Aufarbeitung der SED-Diktatur.
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