Just a Moment - Facing Dementia and Volunteering at the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena
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A silent artistic experience about closeness, dignity, and lived community
At the Ernst-Abbe-Library in Jena, you will encounter a dual exhibition titled Just a Moment - Facing Dementia and Volunteering that goes far beyond mere documentation. Between 22.09.2026 and 24.10.2026, a concentrated exhibition space opens up, where black-and-white photo panels, everyday moments, and personal perspectives converge into a sensitive contemplation of the works.
When images tell relationships
The exhibition focuses on people with dementia and their relatives. In the photographic works, gestures, glances, and small encounters condense into an aesthetic experience of great calm. The black-and-white presentation enhances the clarity of the moment and directs attention to the human aspect in everyday life.
Volunteering as a social bridge
The second part of the dual exhibition honors volunteering in the TausendTaten e.V. association. Here, it becomes visible how mentors provide real bridges with time, attention, and reliability. The exhibition thus makes cultural education in the best sense tangible: it connects art, social responsibility, and societal participation.
A space for empathy and reflection
The curation focuses on reduction rather than excess. It is precisely this approach that creates a strong exhibition atmosphere that invites silent engagement. Visitors are encouraged to break down prejudices, look closely, and rediscover the value of community. The artistic experience thrives on the closeness between image, text, and personal perception.
Visit with added value
The exhibition is free to access and is suitable for art enthusiasts as well as for people interested in social issues, photography, and cultural education. Those who take the time experience an exhibition that does not need to be loud to resonate. It touches, clarifies, and opens conversations about dementia, solidarity, and the power of voluntary action.
Conclusion: This dual exhibition connects photography, humanity, and social responsibility into an impressive reason to visit. Anyone looking for a quiet, touching, and enlightening artistic experience in Jena should definitely visit the Ernst-Abbe-Library during this exhibition period.
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