Jena, July 29, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena is highlighting a special literary focus until the end of the month: A multifaceted exhibition is dedicated to the work of the renowned poet Elke Erb, exploring the linguistic world of her poem “Angekommen in Ahrenshoop.”
- Event: Exhibition on Elke Erb’s poem “Angekommen in Ahrenshoop”
- Location: Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena (Engelplatz 2, 07743 Jena) and Schillers Garten
- Period: July 29 to July 31, 2026, daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Opening was on May 12, 2026)
- Admission: Free
- Contact: Tel. 03641 498160 | E-Mail: eab@jena.de | Web: www.stadtbibliothek-jena.de
Literary exploration of a single poem
The poems of Elke Erb (1938–2024) are characterized by a precise, attentive observation of reality. Through the medium of language, her texts create spaces for astonishment, questioning, and intense reflection. The cooperation between the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei and Schillers Garten invites visitors to engage with the verses on an equal footing.
The focus is on the poem Angekommen in Ahrenshoop. The presentation shows how the text is set in motion, changes in interaction with other languages, and opens up new spaces of meaning. The goal of curators Catalina Giraldo Vélez, Katherin Gutierrez, Lisa Memmeler, and Helmut Hühn is to stimulate a dialogue between the work and the readers.
Opening in May and finale at the end of July
The literary presentation was ceremoniously opened on May 12, 2026, with an evening event in the rooms of the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei. With the final days of July, the exhibition is now entering its final phase. Interested parties have until Friday, July 31, 2026, to view the exhibits free of charge during the library’s regular opening hours. Those interested in contemporary art and language will find inspiration beyond the literary exhibition in other cultural institutions, as shown by a current exhibition at the Kunstsammlung Jena.
Background: The significance of Elke Erb
Elke Erb was one of the most significant voices in contemporary German-language literature. In 2020, she was honored with the Georg Büchner Prize for her outstanding body of work. Her work shaped both the independent literary scene of the GDR and post-1989 German poetry. Exhibitions dedicated to individual texts by the author underscore the durability and analytical depth of her linguistic art.
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Exhibition on Elke Erb’s poem “Angekommen in Ahrenshoop”
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