PEACE. Exhibition at the Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia

The exhibition explores Jewish perspectives on peace and, through objects and works of art, illustrates the commitment to peace past and present.

At a time when armed conflicts are on the rise worldwide, the exhibition PEACE deliberately diverts attention away from violence and terror in order to focus on the possibility of their absence. Based on various concepts and definitions of peace, it explores the relationship between peace and Judaism, politics, war, feminism, dialogue and justice, and uses selected objects and artistic works to tell the story of the commitment to peace and peaceful practices. The focus is on Jewish perspectives.

The Augsburg adaptation of the exhibition was prompted by the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the 375th anniversary of the city’s High Peace Festival. It therefore also provides insights into the commitment to peace in Germany and honours the great significance of the topic for Augsburg. The aim of the exhibition is not only to commemorate the civilizational achievement of peace. At the same time, it also seeks to raise awareness that peace is a fragile state that must be protected and nurtured.

Based on the exhibition ‘Peace’ at the Jewish Museum Vienna, curated by Adina Seeger and Tom Juncker. Adapted for the Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia by Monika Müller.