Homo sapiens is probably the only animal that knows it's going to die. Only humans are aware of their own existence - and thus also of their vulnerability and transience. Despite all scientific advances, death remains a phenomenon beyond our comprehension. There is nothing we know less about than the moment after death.
The answers to the question of what death means are as different as the cultures and religions around the world. UN_ENDLICH combines these perspectives in essays, interviews, photographs and personal reports. The book opens up a multi-layered view of ideas about the afterlife, mourning, dealing with the dying and the dead - and asks about the future of Homo sapiens in the age of the Anthropocene.
With contributions by and interviews with:Cristina Cattaneo Stephen Cave Dipesh Chakrabarty Jens Dreier Matthew Glaubrecht Liv Nilsson Stutz Julia Samuel Helaine Selin & Robert M. Rakoff Robin Wall Kimmerer and many others
Get to know the history of a special place in Berlin and take a look behind the scenes of the Humboldt Forum. The German-language short guide presents aspects of the exhibition, event and educational institution.
The past, present and future meet in the Humboldt Forum and can be felt on every corner. The house is a direct successor to two historic buildings - the Royal Castle and the Palace of the Republic. A brief look back at the history of its origin will take you on a journey through the centuries. Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt also play a role here. Find out what the two have to do with the house named after them.
The reading offers an entertaining overview of the most important topics, actors and the architecture of the house.
The book is also available in English.
Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
Publisher:Prestel, 2020
22x12cm
96 pages with numerous illustrations, photos and plans
Modern, versatile, discussed:The high-quality, German-language book portrays the creation, construction and visions of the Humboldt Forum. Richly illustrated and with texts by the experts of the four partner institutions, you will gain insights into the young but eventful history of the house.
The debates about the reconstruction, the architecture, the building history, the historical traces from 800 years, the comprehensive cultural, educational and leisure activities and many other topics play a role.
The photographs, illustrations, room plans and sketches make the work a perfect reminder of a visit to the Humboldt Forum. Also as a gift, it increases the anticipation of soon experiencing this special place for yourself.
The book is also available in English.
Hardcover with dust jacket
Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
Publisher:Prestel, 2020
32.5x24.5cm
248 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs, graphics, sketches and room plans
The high-quality floor lamp, designed according to a historical model, is a very special kind of home accessory. The exclusive design is based on the lamps that once hung in the Palace of the Republic and is an eye-catcher in every room.
Colloquially referred to as"Erich's lamp shop", the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976 under Erich Honecker and was the seat of the GDR parliament and a popular place for leisure and culture until 1990. The foyer and stairwell were lit up day and night thanks to the generous lighting systems. This impression still determines the memories of many people who visited the Palace of the Republic.
The floor lamp with a sphere was produced in a very limited edition and is exclusively available here.
Dimensions floor lamp:W:25 cm, L:140 cm
Dimensions packaging:H:36 cm, W:40 cm, L:55 cm
Weight:7kg
Material:glass, metal
Socket:E27 for bulbs up to max. 40 watts or energy-saving bulbs up to max. 11 watts
From swamp area to cultural hotspot:On more than 1,500 square meters, the four exhibition areas in the Humboldt Forum tell the story of the place, embedded in the history of the city of Berlin.
The compact, German-language exhibition guide provides an overview of selected key topics and shows and explains the highlight objects. In addition to a summary of 800 years of building and political history and illustrations of the historical predecessors, the book accompanying the exhibition takes the reader on a tour of the exhibition areas"History of the Site"and"Traces"as well as the sculpture collection and the castle cellar.
The entertaining reading, written by the curators of the exhibition, is an ideal companion before, during or after the visit.
The book is also available in English.
Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
Publisher:Prestel, 2020
22 x 12.3 cm
184 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs and graphics
Fascinated by ivory. Humans used mammoth tusks to create elaborate figurines and musical instruments as early as 40,000 years ago, and the material continues to be popular today.
Ivory polarized. Because today the tusks of the elephants stand for injustice and violence at the same time:the exploitation of people and nature, the threatened extinction of elephants, illegal hunting and organized crime are phenomena that are associated with the use of ivory. The volume takes a critical approach to the subject and poses the question of our responsibility in dealing with animals and materials.
Published by the Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
The Humboldt Forum is both a place of history and research and a place of encounter and inclusion. This inclusively designed book tells the history of the site from the 13th century to the present day with 14 tactile images and texts in large print, Braille and plain language.
What began as a small Dominican monastery has become one of the most important squares in Berlin over the centuries. With the help of your fingertips, your eyes or your ears, you will embark on a special journey through time in eight stages.
An audio version supplements the book and can be accessed here .
The book was created in cooperation with members of the Culture and Leisure Working Group of the Berlin General Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, founded 1874 e. V. emerged.
Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace, 2020
26.2 x 44.2 cm
64 pages
Texts in large print, Braille and plain language
14 illustrations, 6 thermoforming foils and tactile printing
The history of the city using a building as an example:on 135 pages, the architect and comic artist Sebastian Strombach tells how the former swamp area became what Berlin is today. With comic sequences and large-format city panoramas from the Ice Age to the present day, he focuses on the Berlin Palace, its architecture, symbolism and political significance over the centuries.
On the walk through time, readers get to know the eventful history of the house and its residents as well as the city in a funny, thoughtful and creative way. At the same time, the author describes the overarching historical events of the respective epoch and mixes well-known with lesser-known facts.
The black and white drawings are made with great attention to detail and are an unusual approach to the eventful history of the place.
The predecessor of the Humboldt Forum:The blue unisex T-shirt shows a multicolored graphic representation of the Palace of the Republic. Take a piece of architectural history home with you and enjoy the trendy design.
The former seat of the GDR parliament was also a popular cultural center and well-known far beyond the borders of Berlin. After the Berlin Palace was blown up in 1950, the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976. Even today, many people like to remember this architecturally interesting building and its wide range of tourism and leisure activities.
The classic among the souvenirs in an exclusive design is made of organic cotton, is vegan and fairly traded.
100% organic cotton
multicolor print
Certificates:GOTS certified, Fair Wear Foundation, PETA-Approved Vegan, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
3,000 figurative sculptures 22,000 sandstone workpieces 750 meters of restored facades 3.5 million bricks
The architecture and sculpture of the masterful facades of Andreas Schlueter and his successor Eosander meet in breathtaking new photographs by Leo Seidel:The resurrected Berlin Palace in the center of Berlin is both a monument to the baroque building and a lively new urban district for culture. With the castle, the urban reference point for the historic center of the city between the boulevard Unter den Linden and the Museum Island returns. The magnificent photographs and the multifaceted texts by authors who, as participants in this major project, look behind the scenes, tell of the diversity and importance of the baroque sandstone facades, their technical and craft reconstruction and the architectural conception of the building.
Published by the Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
Text contributions by Hans-Dieter Hegner, Kathrin Lange, Bernd Wolfgang Lindemann, Franco Stella, Peter Stephan, Bernhard Wolter
A practical eye-catcher with retro charm:The light, unbreakable enamel mug with a black rim shows the iconic facade of the Palace of the Republic.
The former seat of the GDR parliament was also a popular cultural center and well-known far beyond the borders of Berlin. After the Berlin Palace was blown up in 1950, the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976. Even today, many people like to remember this architecturally interesting building and its wide range of tourism and leisure activities.
Each enamel mug is unique. Very slight quirks or bumps are typical and give the mug its own charm. It is suitable for hot and cold drinks and can be used both at home and outside.
Dealing with colonial history and (post)colonial continuities is one of the major challenges of the Humboldt Forum. It will decisively shape the work of this cultural institution. In this volume, prominent, globally active museum experts who accompanied the Humboldt Forum in its creation have their say. With their contributions, they take part in international debates, such as the passionate debate about the provenance and restitution of ethnological collections. With contributions by George Okello Abungu (Nairobi), Kwame Anthony Appiah (New York), Philipp Blom (Vienna), Hartmut Dorgerloh (Berlin), Rita Eder (Mexico City), Hu Wei (Shanghai), Jyotindra Jain (New Delhi), Lars-Christian Koch (Berlin), Lee Chor Lin (Singapore), Neil MacGregor (London), Natalia Majluf (Lima), Wayne Modest (Amsterdam), Nazan Ölçer (Istanbul), Barbara Plankensteiner (Hamburg), Thomas Thiemeyer (Tübingen) , Abdoulaye Toure (Dakar).
Published by the Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
The natural scientist Alexander von Humboldt collected countless flower seeds on his expeditions, dried them and studied them carefully. Carry them out into the world again to make the garden or the city a little more colourful. Simply distribute the small balls at a desired location. With plenty of water and sun, beautiful wildflowers bloom after a while.
The 15 seed balls are packed in a decorative, sustainably produced cardboard box, which was designed by a Berlin primary school class together with the creative agency Salapanga as part of a cultural project for creative examination of current research.
Let flowers do the talking. Simply distribute the flower seeds in a desired location and make the garden or the city a little more colourful. After a while, with plenty of water and sun, beautiful wild flowers bloom, just like the natural scientist Alexander von Humboldt did:"But people can enjoy the nourishing plant everywhere."
The 15 seed balls are packed in a decorative, sustainably produced cardboard box, which was designed by a Berlin primary school class together with the creative agency Salapanga as part of a cultural project for creative examination of current research.
The high-quality table lamp, designed according to historical models, is a very special kind of home accessory. The exclusive design is based on the lights that once hung in the Palace of the Republic and is an eye-catcher in every room.
Colloquially referred to as"Erich's lamp shop", the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976 under Erich Honecker and was the seat of the GDR parliament and a popular place for leisure and culture until 1990. The foyer and stairwell were lit up day and night thanks to the generous lighting systems. This impression still determines the memories of many people who visited the Palace of the Republic.
The table lamp with a sphere has been produced in a very limited edition and is exclusively available here.
Table lamp dimensions:W:25 cm, L:35.2 cm
Dimensions packaging:H:36 cm, W:40 cm, L:55 cm
Weight:7kg
Material:glass, metal
Socket:E27 for bulbs up to max. 40 watts or energy-saving bulbs up to max. 11 watts
Here you will find space for your notes, thoughts, sketches and much more. The trendy notebook shows a multicolored graphic representation of the Palace of the Republic. It is not only a souvenir of the city of Berlin, but also of the eventful history of the place where the Humboldt Forum is located today.
The former seat of the GDR parliament was also a popular cultural center and well-known far beyond the borders of Berlin. After the Berlin Palace was blown up in 1950, the Palace of the Republic was built between 1973 and 1976. Even today, many people like to remember this architecturally interesting building and its wide range of tourism and leisure activities.
The hardcover notebook contains 80 pure white pages (40 double pages) and is closed with a white elastic band.
The glass Christmas bauble with two-tone print is a special keepsake and an original gift for yourself and your loved ones.
The gold-colored details on a red background show a diamond pattern - the logo of the Humboldt Forum. Tossing rosettes of acanthus leaves arranged in the shape of a flower complement this pattern. As one of the most popular donations for reconstruction, countless rosettes adorn the reconstructed baroque facade of the Humboldt Forum. They were made along with many other decorative elements in the Spandau palace workshop.
Add the right lantern to the Christmas bauble or mix the different colors together.
The glass Christmas bauble with two-tone print is a special keepsake and an original gift for yourself and your loved ones.
The gold-colored details on a blue background show a diamond pattern - the logo of the Humboldt Forum. Tossing rosettes of acanthus leaves arranged in the shape of a flower complement this pattern. As one of the most popular donations for reconstruction, countless rosettes adorn the reconstructed baroque facade of the Humboldt Forum. They were made along with many other decorative elements in the Spandau palace workshop.
Add the right lantern to the Christmas bauble or mix the different colors together.
Homo sapiens is probably the only animal that knows it will die. Only humans are aware of their own existence - and therefore also of their vulnerability and transience. Yet despite all the scientific progress, death remains a phenomenon that transcends our understanding. There is nothing we know less about than the moment after death. As diverse as cultures and religions are worldwide, so, too, are the answers to the question of what death means. IN_FINITE brings together the various perspectives in essays, interviews, photographs and personal accounts of experiences. This book opens up a multi-layered view of ideas about the hereafter, mourning, dealing with the dying and the dead - and asks about the future of Homo sapiens in the age of the Anthropocene.
With contributions by and interviews with:Cristina Cattaneo Stephen Cave Dipesh Chakrabarty Jens Dreier Matthew Glaubrecht Liv Nilsson Stutz Julia Samuel Helaine Selin & Robert M. Rakoff Robin Wall Kimmerer and many others
The unisex t-shirt in dark blue has a high-quality gold print of the historic facade of the Berlin Palace on the chest.
The Royal Palace in the heart of Berlin was severely damaged in World War II and later blown up on the orders of the GDR government. The years of commitment of the Berliner Schloss eV association and countless donations made it possible to plan and build an exact reconstruction of the historic palace facades.
The classic among the souvenirs in an exclusive design is made of organic cotton, is vegan and fairly traded.
100% organic cotton
Certificates:GOTS certified, Fair Wear Foundation, PETA-Approved Vegan, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
A Berlin original:For the Humboldt Forum, the spirits manufacturer Mampe has bottled its"Berlin Dry Gin"in a noble, exclusive glass bottle with a seal. The gin impresses with a mixture of mild, spicy and fresh aromas as well as juniper with a spicy citrus note and can be enjoyed pure or in a cocktail.
As the oldest spirits brand in Berlin, Mampe produces various liqueurs and schnapps in the middle of Kreuzberg's Bergmannkiez on the site of a former brewery. The cult brand relies on the highest quality, locality and craftsmanship for the ingredients and production.
The glass bottle is a unique gift for loved ones or yourself because of the white diamond-shaped print inspired by the Humboldt Forum logo.
500ml
40% vol
Supplied in a black box with black and white stickers
Ivory fascinates. As long as 40,000 years ago people carved mammoth tusks into artful figures and musical instruments, and it remains popular as a material to this day.
Ivory polarises. Severed elephant tusks represent both injustice and violence. The exploitation of man and nature, the imminent extinction of the elephant, as well as poaching and organized crime are all phenomena which we associate with the use of ivory today.
The publication approaches the subject critically and poses questions about our responsibility in our dealings with both animal and material.
Published by Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
The glass Christmas bauble with two-tone print is a special keepsake and an original gift for yourself and your loved ones.
The matt gold details on a shiny background show a diamond pattern - the logo of the Humboldt Forum. Tossing rosettes of acanthus leaves arranged in the shape of a flower complement this pattern. As one of the most popular donations for reconstruction, countless rosettes adorn the reconstructed baroque facade of the Humboldt Forum. They were made along with many other decorative elements in the Spandau palace workshop.
Add the right lantern to the Christmas bauble or mix the different colors together.
Glass flower, theater in the palace or the countless lights:There was a lot to discover in “Erich's lamp shop”, as the Palace of the Republic was known colloquially.
This multicolored, self-adhesive paper tape with motifs from the cultural center makes every gift an eye-catcher. Easy to tear off and write on, it is also ideal for handicrafts and decoration, e.g. B. from picture frames, lampshades or furniture.
The Palace of the Republic was known far beyond the borders of Berlin. After the Berlin Palace was blown up in 1950, it was built between 1973 and 1976. Even today, many people like to remember this building and its various tourism and leisure activities. Inspired by the graphic icons in and around the Palace of the Republic, the Berlin creative agency Salapanga created this exclusive design.
