PotsdamHistory App: Discover art and artists interactively now!

PotsdamHistory App: Discover art and artists interactively now!

In the charming city of Potsdam, the digital art landscape has expanded noticeably in recent months. Since the launch of the PotsdamHistory app in February 2024, virtually discovering the city's cultural history has never been easier. With a remarkable number of almost 12,500 downloads, the app has already opened up new perspectives for many art lovers and those interested. Potsdam.de reports that the app is continually being expanded and now offers exciting insights into the art world.

Newly added articles highlight both art and artists from the Potsdam Museum collection. Particularly noteworthy is the “Artists” category, which includes biographies of 18 artists and 8 works with portraits of women and children before 1850. These biographies tell of important life events and artistic developments that have shaped Potsdam. Anyone looking for these art-historical treasures can enjoy the extensive information in German and English.

The role of the support association

Thanks go to the Friends of the Potsdam Museum e.V., which takes the app to a new level thanks to its organizational and content-related development. This initiative clearly shows how important association support is for cultural education in the region. The biographies and historical photographs that can be found in the app come from talented photographers such as Michael Lüder, Holger Vonderlind and Mathias Marx as well as from the digitization laboratory at the FH Potsdam.

Particular attention is paid to the unsigned works, which remain anonymous in the app. There is still a lot of research to be done here, especially on female artists dating back to the Weimar Republic. This is an exciting challenge that will be tackled in the coming years. The majority of the images in the collection come directly from the Potsdam Museum.

The digital platform not only brings the art closer, but also the stories behind the works. Historical photographs from the Photographic Collection of the Potsdam Museum and other institutions complement the offering, which is constantly being expanded. In this way, the creatives and their works remain alive, and viewers can look forward to further exciting contributions.

Overall, the PotsdamHistory app is a real treasure for anyone who wants to find out more about the city's cultural history, and shows once again that art and history go hand in hand. So the next time you're in Potsdam, you shouldn't hesitate to download the app and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of art. For more information you can also visit the website: login.wordpress.org.