Hansa-Rarity enthusiastically: only preserved two jerseys worldwide!

Hansa-Rarity enthusiastically: only preserved two jerseys worldwide!

Rostock, Deutschland - In 2025, FC Hansa Rostock celebrates its 60th birthday, and the Kunsthalle Rostock draws the interest of numerous visitors with a spectacular exhibition. Over 5,500 guests have already visited the show "Round & angular - sometimes dirty", which is reminiscent of the eventful history of the traditional association. The exhibition extends over 2,000 square meters and includes an impressive collection of installations, photos, videos and works of art that address the history, present and future of the association, how [Nordkurier] (https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/nordwestmecklenburg/hansa-raritaet-dieses-lebende-trikot-get-es-weltweit-noch-noch-ziMal- 3664544) reported.

One of the highlights of the exhibition is a truly rare treasure: a Pagelsdorf jersey from the 1990s, which was once donated by Frank Pagelsdorf, a legendary coach of the association, to which SG Schlagsdorf. This special piece, which is considered one of only two existing jerseys worldwide, is the pride of Jens Strohschein, a passionate Hansa fan. In these jerseys, the juniors once won the district championship in Northwest Mecklenburg, which increases the emotional value. Jens can vividly remember his action as a "needle man" when he put two needles in the lawn of the Baltic Sea stadium to end a home curse.

insights into the club culture

The exhibition not only offers a review of the past of the association, but also reflects the current challenges. The dark side of professional football and the club and fan culture, as the Kunsthalle Rostock itself emphasizes in the description of the exhibition, are also discussed. Visitors learn from contemporary witnesses from the past 60 years, which share their stories and experiences, and get insights into political and social topics that play a role in the context of football.

"The exhibition not only attracts die-hard FC Hansa Rostock fans, but also those who had no direct connection to the club before," explains Luisa Loebbert from the Kunsthalle. This shows how football and fan culture work far beyond the borders of the stadiums. While the development of German fan culture is discussed from post-war Germany to the presenter ultra-movement, visitors can experience the visible identification of the fans with their club through scarves, flags and much more, such as planet knowledge summarizes.

The future in view

As part of the exhibition, the positive role of trainer Daniel Brinkmann is also emphasized, of whom Jens Strohschein is convinced that he can lead FC Hansa Rostock back to the second Bundesliga. So it remains exciting which steps the association will take in the future to consolidate its fan base and at the same time win new supporters.

The exhibition "Round & angular - sometimes dirty" in the Kunsthalle Rostock not only offers a look at the past, but also a platform for discussions about the future of football. The project is supported by various partners, including the Administrative Society Lotto and Toto MV and the Südstadt Rostock Clinic.

for football enthusiasts and art lovers alike, the 60th anniversary of the F.C. Hansa Rostock in the Kunsthalle is a true event that should not be missed - a real treat for everyone who is interested in the development of club culture and the importance of football in society.