Jena, April 23, 2026 – The Friedrich Schiller University Jena presents casts of ancient Acropolis reliefs in the new exhibition “Lichtwechsel”. The works are showcased using a special lighting concept to make archaeological details precisely visible.
- What: Exhibition “Lichtwechsel” (Ancient reliefs of the Athenian Acropolis)
- When: Open from Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Where: Institut für Altertumswissenschaften, Fürstengraben 25, Jena
- Scientific Context: Opening lecture by Prof. Dr. Andreas Scholl (former Director of the Antikensammlungen Berlin) took place on April 22.
Ancient Artworks in a New Light
The exhibition places replicas of reliefs, the originals of which adorn the Athens Acropolis at sometimes great heights, in an entirely new light. Through the targeted interplay of room and object lighting, the fine surface structures, historical traces of workmanship, and the plasticity of the ancient artworks are to be made tangible for visitors in a special way.
Opening with Berlin Antiquities Expert
The official launch of the exhibition took place on Wednesday evening in Room 24 of the university’s main building. As a guest speaker, Prof. Dr. Andreas Scholl, the former director of the Antikensammlungen in Berlin, contextualized the historical backgrounds and the thematic connections of the artworks on display. Since this Thursday, the doors of the actual exhibition have been open to all interested visitors at the Institut für Altertumswissenschaften.
Background: The Antiquities Collections of the University of Jena
The Institut für Altertumswissenschaften at Fürstengraben is home to one of the most significant collections of plaster casts of ancient sculptures, as well as original coins and ceramics in Thuringia. Such teaching collections have a long tradition at German universities and originally served primarily for the practical training of archaeologists and art historians. Through public exhibitions like “Lichtwechsel,” this historical treasure is also made accessible to the general public. The institute building itself is deeply rooted in Jena’s long history of science and provides an authentic setting for the presentation of ancient objects.
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Antike Kunst im Zauber des Lichts
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