Everyday history in change: Our things tell their stories
Everyday history in change: Our things tell their stories
A look into the past: The effects of changing life habits
The new special exhibition "Expanded" in the Simeonstift City Museum in Trier gives a fascinating insight into the change process that our lifestyle has undergone over the past 100 years. This initiative clearly shows how technological innovations and social upheavals have shaped the everyday life of people.
The impact on society
In Germany, there are now an average of around 10,000 objects in one household. This number illustrates how consumption and lifestyle have changed compared to earlier. A century ago, people had only about 180 things. These objects were carefully treated, repaired and passed on for generations, which illustrates a much more intensive relationship with their own owners. The exhibition addresses this change in approach with everyday objects and reflects how values have changed over time.
The thematic structure of the exhibition
The special exhibition includes ten subject areas that range from "living and household" to "personal care and medicine". Around 200 exhibits are presented, including both objects from the collection of the city museum and private loans from the region. This gives the visitor a broad insight into different aspects of everyday life of past times and is invited to think about things about things.
nostalgia and curiosity
The things that arouse nostalgic memories among many visitors are particularly noteworthy. While some of these everyday objects in the modern world may be considered to be unmodern or even strange, the exhibition plays with these emotions and thoughts. The finds of household goods to technical achievements and fashion invite you to remind you and to think about your own lifestyle and consumption.a special experience for the community
The connection between art and everyday life is supplemented by selected paintings from the city art collection, which offers the opportunity to look at the different levels of life over the centuries. It turns out that the "discarded" exhibition not only represents an archive of past times, but also offers a platform to promote dialogue about the current lifestyle and the always associated challenges.
conclusion: appreciation for everyday culture
The exhibition in Trier is an important initiative that stimulates the development of our lifestyle. It not only offers a nostalgic review, but also demands an appreciative view of our everyday culture and the things that we take for granted. “Exposing” is not only a review, but also a call to think about our way of life and deal with our possessions more consciously.
- Nag
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