Public Conservation of Collection Works at the Hamburger Bahnhof
With the educational series “Show me!”, the Hamburger Bahnhof invites all visitors to take a look behind the scenes: public conservation allow visitors to get to know works of art and the museum's collection work up close during the exhibition visit.
Conservation issues in dealing with contemporary materials from industrial and everyday culture, artistic concepts and the communication of media-historical content form the basis of the three-part series “Show us!”. Guided tours and discussions with experts accompany the conservation of the respective works. In addition, visitors have the opportunity to speak to the restorers on site and ask questions.
29 April 2025 until 30 June 2025
Bruce Nauman, Room with my soul leftout. Room that doesn`t care, 1984/2010, Rieckhallen, Hall 5
In 2010, Bruce Nauman installed four black corridors in the former industrial hall that run towards each other in a cross shape and are only illuminated by pale light. Standing on a grate in the center of the installation, visitors look up into a shaft and down into an abyss. For some, entering the corridors may be unpleasant, even oppressive, causing isolation and fear.
Bruce Nauman's work, which has been installed in Hall 5 of the Rieckhallen since 2010, has experienced numerous signs of wear and tear due to the interactive use of visitors. In addition to dry surface cleaning of the insulation panels, the conservation measures for restoring the presentation capability include classic conservation steps such as consolidation, inlaying and colour reintegration of defects.
The conservators are available to answer questions from visitors during their work.
Upcoming dates: 29 and 30 April, 10 am - 6 pm
Participation free of charge with admission ticket. Registration not required.