Jena, 15.04.2026 – The Jena art scene celebrates one of its most influential figures: Gerlinde Böhnisch-Metzmacher was honored by friends and companions on the occasion of her 90th birthday. For this festive occasion, the Verlag der Jenaer Bücherstube has published a new anniversary book.
- Honored Person: Gerlinde Böhnisch-Metzmacher
- Occasion: 90th Birthday
- Action: Publication of an anniversary book
- Publisher: Verlag der Jenaer Bücherstube
Honoring a Long Career
Upon reaching her 90th year, Gerlinde Böhnisch-Metzmacher looks back on a long and creative career. The initiative for the book project came from a circle of her long-time friends and supporters who wish to permanently honor the artist’s artistic legacy and influence on the city’s cultural landscape. The traditional Verlag der Jenaer Bücherstube took over the publication of the work, which is dedicated to the works and life of Böhnisch-Metzmacher.
Background: Regional Publications in Jena
Publishers such as the Jenaer Bücherstube are an important part of local cultural promotion. They provide regional cultural creators, authors, and historians with a platform to make works related to city history or art history accessible to a broader audience. Such publications are an essential building block for keeping the cultural memory of the Lichtstadt alive and for creating an appropriate monument to artists like Böhnisch-Metzmacher.
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