Family ties in transition: exhibition opens in Göppingen!

Family ties in transition: exhibition opens in Göppingen!

In the Kunsthalle Göppingen, more precisely in Filseck Castle, the focus is on the reinterpretation of the term family. An exciting exhibition is presented under the title “Family Ties – Portraits of Belonging in Change over the Last 100 Years”, which can be seen until October 19, 2025. This exhibition addresses the changes in family concepts over the decades and highlights different forms of family, including patchwork, rainbow and chosen families. The central role of the family in European cultural history is impressively staged, as [SWR](https://www.swr.de/swrkultur/kunst-und- exhibition/schloss-filseck- exhibition-familienbande-portraets-der-einandergehoerigkeit-im-wandel-der-lasten-100-jahre-100.html) reports.

What can visitors expect? A journey through time that encourages you to think about your own family history and reflect on the family's place in today's society. Portraits depict connections and togetherness that have changed over the last 100 years.

Change in family structures

Family is no longer just the classic model. The exhibition shows how social change has brought about new forms of relationships. The return to the nuclear family, the flourishing of patchwork, rainbow and chosen families - all of these forms reflect the diversity and complexity of today's family structures. This represents an important discourse about belonging and identity and encourages reflection on personal stories.

The Kunsthalle Göppingen, located at Marktstrasse 27, presents this multifaceted observation in the gallery in the east wing of Filseck Castle. The period from the opening on August 8th to October 19th offers enough time for art lovers and families to visit the exhibition and be inspired.

Health aspects of family ties

A healthy family environment can also have positive effects on physical health. It is worth not underestimating the importance of these relationships. Studies show that social connections are an important factor in well-being. This becomes particularly clear when you consider that high levels of stress, often caused by family conflict, can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. According to Mayo Clinic, high blood pressure is a serious issue that, if left untreated, increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

A healthy family environment can help reduce stress and therefore promote your own health. This makes it all the more important to deal not only with the artistic side of the family, but also with the emotional and physical side.

The exhibition at Filseck Castle is an opportunity to look at the different facets of family as well as the health-promoting aspects that go hand in hand with a stable family structure. Art that makes you think and at the same time sharpens your perspective on the importance of cohesion - it's definitely worth a visit!