Histories in conflict
- 305pagine
 - 11 ore di lettura
 
For the Haus der Kunst in Munich, addressing its past began immediately after World War II, with the building reopening as an exhibition space in 1946. Since 1995, the institution has actively explored this history, presenting findings to visitors in various formats. The seventy-fifth anniversary of its opening in 2012 prompted a renewed examination of the complex historical processes that shaped the Haus der Kunst, culminating in the extensive exhibition titled Histories in Conflict: The Haus der Kunst and the Ideological Uses of Art, 1937–1955. This richly illustrated volume covers key historical moments marked by the rise of National Socialist ideology and the subsequent transition to a democratic state. During this period, the content orientation of the Haus der Kunst underwent significant changes, laying the foundation for its evolution into an international exhibition venue. Today, it plays a crucial role in contemporary art discussions. Histories in Conflict documents the historical developments amid political and cultural transformations, highlighting international parallels. Influential exhibitions, such as the 1937 World Exposition in Paris, the Venice Biennials, and the first documenta in 1955, provide a framework for understanding the international context of this narrative.
