Multimedia showcase unveils at Marmorpalais, Potsdam - Event unfolds in Marmorpalais, Potsdam, featuring multimedia displays
The Marble Palace in Potsdam, a significant example of early Classicism in Prussia, has opened a new exhibition that delves into the lesser-known stories of women in the late 18th century.
Built between 1787–93 by King Frederick William II as a summer residence, the Marble Palace embodies themes of Prussian elite culture, offering a historical context for the exhibition. The palace and its surroundings, including the New Garden with its symbolic architectures, reflect the intellectual climate of the time.
The exhibition, located in the south wing of the Marble Palace, explores the limited rights of women and their strategies for societal participation using various biographies. The exhibition spans across three rooms, each featuring multimedia presentations, although the funding for this specific exhibition does not appear to be related to these aspects.
Minister of Culture Manja Schüle attended the opening of the exhibition, stating that it is "worthwhile" for visitors. Schüle also emphasised the significant economic benefits that cultural attractions like castles and museums bring to the local economy. However, she did not specify which specific sites were contributing to this economic growth.
The funding for the Foundation Prussian Palaces and Gardens Berlin-Brandenburg (SPK), which manages the Marble Palace, is provided jointly by the state, the federal government, and Berlin. This year, the state is providing the SPK with more than 90 million euros. However, there is no direct information available on whether this funding is related to the current exhibition or the introductory film tracing the development of the Marble Palace.
The economic impact of the exhibition is not yet quantified, but exhibitions at major historic sites in Potsdam and Berlin are known to stimulate local economies through visitor spending on entrance tickets, tours, lodging, and dining. Further information on the economic impact of this exhibition may require specific post-exhibition reports or studies.
For those interested in learning more about the Marble Palace and its history, the exhibition area can be visited independently of the main building. For the most up-to-date information on the exhibition, visitors are encouraged to check the official museum websites or contact points.
The Commission, the Council, and the European Parliament might discuss the potential benefits of supporting exhibitions like the one at the Marble Palace, considering their economic impact on local communities. Such a discussion could involve the promotion of home-and-garden projects that delve into the lesser-known stories of women, as depicted in the current exhibition.
Despite the significant funding provided to the Foundation Prussian Palaces and Gardens Berlin-Brandenburg (SPK), there is no direct information available on whether the budget is allocated for specific exhibitions, such as the one on women's lifestyles in the late 18th century at the Marble Palace.
