Eduard Rosenthal in Jena: Twelve Views on Life and Education
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Twelve Perspectives on Eduard Rosenthal in the Ernst-Abbe-Library
The exhibition "Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Perspectives on His Life" is dedicated to a formative personality of Jena's educational, legal, and cultural history. In the Ernst-Abbe-Library, a concentrated artistic experience unfolds from twelve roll-ups, each revealing different facets of Rosenthal's life, work, and social engagement.
Biography as Cultural Memory
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Eduard Rosenthal's death, the traveling exhibition was created in the context of a festive symposium. Constanze Mann, Dietmar Ebert, and Peter Mühlfriedel combine historical documentation with an accessible form of cultural education. The presentation guides visitors through personal life stages while simultaneously providing insights into the development of Jena as an educational and civic society.
Twelve Views of a Multifaceted Personality
The twelve exhibition elements each set their own accents. Text, image, and graphic design merge into a multifaceted panorama that invites independent examination of the works. The focus is not on a single artwork but on a documentary installation in an extended sense: historical information is visually organized and placed in a lively cultural-historical context.
Eduard Rosenthal and the History of Reading
Rosenthal's connection to public education holds special significance. As a co-founder of the historical reading hall association, he served as its chairman from 1899 until his death in 1926. The exhibition makes it palpable how closely reading culture, social participation, and the establishment of public knowledge spaces are interconnected. At the same time, it reminds visitors of Rosenthal's role as a jurist and his commitment to the democratic development of Thuringia.
Exhibition Atmosphere Between Books and History
The Ernst-Abbe-Library provides the perfect setting for this presentation. Between shelves, reading areas, and exhibition spaces, a calm exhibition atmosphere is created in which historical photographs, graphic forms, and biographical content can take effect. The aesthetic experience is directly linked to cultural education and directs attention to the library as an open space of knowledge.
Guided Tours with Dr. Dietmar Ebert
Dr. Dietmar Ebert offers a deeper context during free guided tours through the exhibition. On October 21, 2026, the tour starts at 5 PM. Additional perspectives on Rosenthal's biography, his importance to the reading hall association, and the cultural-historical contexts of the presentation are revealed.
Conclusion: Experience Jena's History Directly
Visitors can expect an education-oriented exhibition that balances historical documentation, memory culture, and a vibrant library space. "Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Perspectives on His Life" brings an important figure of Jena's city history to life and invites focused contemplation of the works. Admission is free. A visit to the Ernst-Abbe-Library enriches understanding of reading culture, civic engagement, and Jena's cultural memory.
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