"Just a Moment" in Jena: An Exhibition about Dementia and Volunteering
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A Moment of Closeness: Dementia and Volunteering in Jena
The double exhibition "Just a Moment - Encountering Dementia" and "Volunteering" invites visitors to a quiet, intense contemplation of works at the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena. From September 22 to October 24, 2026, visitors will encounter people with dementia, their relatives, and committed volunteers from the TausendTaten e.V. association.
Black-and-White Photography with Human Closeness
Aesthetically designed black-and-white photo panels focus on gestures, facial expressions, and gentle encounters. Where color recedes, light, shadow, body posture, and eye contact gain significance. The documentary photography observes attentively and respectfully without dramatizing the life situations of the portrayed individuals.
Two Exhibitions, One Common Attitude
The presentation connects life with dementia to the societal power of volunteering. Everyday situations of those affected and their relatives meet insights into the association's work of TausendTaten e.V. The commitment of volunteers, who build bridges into everyday life and enable social participation, becomes particularly visible.
Aesthetic Experience and Cultural Education
The atmosphere of the exhibition remains calm, focused, and accessible. A smile, shared time, or a familiar gesture carries special weight in the contemplation of works. The art experience opens a space for empathy, cultural education, and personal reflection on dignity, closeness, and social responsibility.
Volunteering as Lived Community
The curation emphasizes not the extraordinary, but the valuable moment of lived community. The photographs and texts show how voluntary engagement facilitates encounters and accompanies people in everyday life. Thus, the exhibition simultaneously serves as a plea for attention, solidarity, and an open urban society.
Conclusion: An Exhibition That Changes Perspectives
Visitors can expect a touching connection of documentary photography, social education, and human closeness. This art experience creates a space for conscious contemplation of works and a lasting aesthetic experience. Take your time for the double exhibition and experience live how much power can lie in a single moment.
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