Show creative minds: Surrealism exhibition in the Ilmenau high school!

Show creative minds: Surrealism exhibition in the Ilmenau high school!

As part of the current exhibition "Real_unreal", pupils from the Ilmenau Gymnasium am Lindenberg present their impressive works in the university library of the Technical University of Ilmenau. The exhibition, which is open until July 11, offers free entry and is accessible from Monday to Saturday. The work shown has arisen in the style of surrealism and address the challenges that currently move Europe and the world under the motto "Europe - but safe".

This exhibition is the result of the creative discussion of the art courses of classes 11b and 12. The works are not only an artistic performance, but were also created as part of the 72nd European competition, in which more than 74,000 participants from Germany and German schools took part abroad. It dealt with topics such as resource shortage, fake news and social security, supplemented by a special task that deals with peace and reconciliation.

midissage and other exhibitions

A feeling of security that can be considered a basic need is also reflected in the work. Current challenges such as the climate crisis, the consequences of Corona pandemic and the Russian attack war on Ukraine have unsettled many people. In this context, the European competition pupils to develop creative solutions and suggestions for a life in freedom and security. It is called to actively create safe rooms in your own environment and in Europe and to react to uncertainties with courage and creativity.

funding through competitions

The participation of the students in the European competition reflects how important such initiatives are for personal and social development. Every year, over 900,000 children and adolescents take part in various competitions in Germany, which are supported by Federal Ministry of Education and Research . These competitions not only offer the opportunity to develop their own ideas, but also promote the commitment to social and cultural issues.

The exhibition "Real_unreal" and the associated projects not only serve as a platform for artistic development, but also as an important tool to raise public awareness of fundamental needs and challenges in today's society. The contact with the university library is possible via Milena Pfafferott, which interested parties are happy to provide more information about the exhibition and the works shown.