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Hauberrisser Saal, Rathaus St. Johann
Rathausplatz 1, 66111 Saarbrücken
Borders.
observing the margins to question the worldConceived by the National Museum of the History of Immigration and organised by the Institute of French Studies, this exhibition explores the borders of the twenty-first century from historical, geographical, economic, and human perspectives. At the opening on 8 May, the French political scientist and migration expert Catherine Wihtol de Wenden will deliver a lecture entitled “Immigration and Common Conceptions About Borders. The discussion is moderated by CURE director Markus Messling.
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Försterstraße 14 | 66111 SaarbrückenCultural Death and Reparation: The Case of Champollion
At a reading followed by a discussion, Markus Messling will present his recently published book Kulturtod und Reparation. Der Fall Champollion (Cultural death and reparation: the case of Champollion; Matthes & Seitz Berlin). The essay marks the opening of the publication series Reparations at the Käte Hamburger Centre CURE, edited by Christiane Solte-Gresser and Markus Messling. The evening will be moderated by Niklas Bender (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung/Saarland University).
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Käte Hamburger Centre CURE
Neugrabenweg 4 | 66123 SaarbrückenTuesday seminar series in May
On the first Tuesday of each month, one or two fellows discuss the current state of the research they are conducting during their fellowship. The Tuesday Seminar Series serves as a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and a deeper exploration of research focused on cultural practices of reparation.
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Johanneskirche
Cecilienstraße 2
66111 SaarbrückenResonance after rupture
On Wednesday, 29 April at 7 p.m., the Käte Hamburger Centre for Cultural Practices of Reparation CURE will host a concert evening at the Johanneskirche in Saarbrücken, under the title “Resonance After Rupture”.
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Innovation Center A2 1, seminary room 0.01
Saarland UniversitySpectres of a Myth: The Afterlives of Displaced Olive Trees in the Mediterranean
The Käte Hamburger Lectures provide deeper insight into the centre’s ongoing research, convey these ideas to the wider university community, and invite the public to engage in meaningful discussions on cultural practices of reparation.
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Bildungszentrum der Arbeitskammer des Saarlandes,
Am Tannenwald | 66459 KirkelWriting the Future: On Literature and Reparation
At the invitation of the seminar of women artists and writers, “Writing the Future”, organised by the Association of German Writers, CURE director Christiane Solte-Gresser will deliver a lecture entitled “Writing the Future: On Literature and Reparation”.
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Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse, Paris
Dance and Freedoms in Europe
On 25 March 2026, Laure Guilbert will join a panel discussion as part of the fourth edition of “Rassemblement”, a day of discussion and exchange dedicated to dance.
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University of Pisa & Online
On Cultural Death: Champollion’s Pisan Revelations
At the invitation of Gianluca Miniaci, professor of Egyptology at the University of Pisa and honorary research associate at University College London, CURE director Markus Messling will deliver a lecture on 11 March 2026 at the Department of Civilisations and Forms of Knowledge at the University of Pisa.
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University of Amsterdam & Online
Cultural Practices of Reparation: Aims and Case Studies
On 20 February, CURE Director Markus Messling will deliver a lecture on “Cultural Practices of Reparation: Aims and Case Studies” as part of the REPAIR Lecture series organised by the Anthropology Department of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
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Innovation Center A2 1, seminary room 0.01
Saarland universityReimagining Religious Images and Iconography in Igbo Indigenous Heritage Sites
The Käte Hamburger Lectures provide deeper insight into the centre’s ongoing research, convey these ideas to the wider university community, and invite the public to engage in meaningful discussions on cultural practices of reparation.
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Kino achteinhalb
Nauwieserstraße 19,
66111 SaarbrückenI Am the River, the River Is Me
The Whanganui River in New Zealand has been recognised as a legal person. The film I Am the River, the River Is Me (Petr Lom, 2024) tells the story behind what is now no longer such an unusual status. A discussion with Camille de Toledo will follow, moderated by Hannah Steurer.
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Alte Feuerwache,
Landwehrplatz 1,
66111 SaarbrückenLonging for Autocrats: Richard III.
A discussion series jointly hosted by the Saarland State Theatre and the Käte Hamburger Centre CURE in cooperation with SR kultur. Panel discussion on the play „Richard III.“ featuring Albrecht Buschmann (Käte Hamburger Kolleg) and Romana Weiershausen (Universität des Saarlandes), moderated by Jochen Erdmenger (SR kultur).