When does the exhibition start?

The exhibition will be on display starting 23.09.2026 at 10:00 AM in the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena.

How long will the exhibition run?

According to the event information, it will be accessible for three weeks during the opening hours of the Ernst-Abbe-Library.

Is the admission free?

Yes, the event is free of charge.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, Dr. Dietmar Ebert will offer free guided tours of the exhibition on several dates.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena at Engelplatz 2, 07743 Jena.

Is the exhibition suitable for a short visit?

Yes, the compact format with 12 roll-ups is very well suited for a short, informative exhibition visit.

Rediscovering Eduard Rosenthal: A Thoughtful Exhibition in Jena's Library

Name: Exhibition "Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Perspectives on His Life"
Start: 2026-09-23T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-21T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena

Eduard Rosenthal in 12 Perspectives: An Exhibition Between Memory and Urban History

The Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena focuses on a prominent figure of the city in the exhibition "Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Perspectives on His Life": the legal scholar, democrat, and co-founder of the historical reading hall association. The traveling exhibition unfolds Eduard Rosenthal's biography in twelve roll-ups, thus offering a concentrated, education-oriented artistic experience between historical research, cultural education, and urban memory culture.

A Life in the Sign of Law, Publicity, and Responsibility

The exhibition makes visible how closely Rosenthal's work is connected to the history of Jena. As a professor of law, constitutional and administrative law, international law, and legal history, he profoundly influenced the university and the public life of the city. At the same time, he represents civic engagement and a democratic stance, which gives the exhibition a special moral and historical depth.

Twelve Roll-Ups, Twelve Perspectives, Multiple Readings

The curation consciously opts for a clear, easily accessible form. The individual stations bundle biographical facets, political contexts, and institutional references into a vivid overall picture. This creates a calm, focused exhibition atmosphere that invites careful reading, comparing, and reflecting.

Place of Mediation: The Ernst-Abbe-Library as a Cultural Space

The Ernst-Abbe-Library is more than just a classic library place. It serves as an open learning space, a cultural meeting point, and an easy access to knowledge. For an exhibition about Eduard Rosenthal, this environment is particularly fitting, as it elegantly combines reading culture, urban history, and public education.

Guided Tours with Professional Added Value

Dr. Dietmar Ebert offers free guided tours of the exhibition and deepens the historical contexts. These tours create orientation, provide insight into the creation of the traveling exhibition, and sharpen the view of Rosenthal's significance in the interplay of science, politics, and culture.

Those interested in Jena's history, political education, and biographical exhibitions will find a well-structured and accessible format here. The exhibition invites visitors to discover Eduard Rosenthal not only as a historical figure but as part of a vibrant cultural memory. A visit is definitely worthwhile, as knowledge and aesthetic experience come together in a particularly credible way here.