From Christian IX of Denmark (“Europe’s father-in-law”) to Beate Uhse (extraordinary entrepreneur): a special exhibition entitled “Punkten. Pioniere, Popstars und Protagonisten” (Scoring Points: Pioneers, Pop Stars, and Protagonists) at the Robbe&Berking Museum is dedicated to the outstanding achievements of renowned personalities. All of the people featured have a connection to the German-Danish greater region of Flensburg/Flensborg.
The occasion is the 25th anniversary of the vocatium trade fairs for training and study. These are attended by young people of career-choosing age from Germany and Denmark. The special exhibition is being organized by the IfT Institute for Talent Development, which also organizes the trade fairs.
The exhibition focuses on 36 personalities from the recent and middle past. On the one hand, it honors people who were born in the greater Flensburg area and accomplished their professional life’s work elsewhere. On the other hand, visitors learn about people who came to this region from further afield and followed their calling here.
The exhibition is aimed at young and old alike. The achievements of these personalities can encourage young people to consider their own career paths. All visitors are encouraged to learn about the people who came before them and left their mark on history.
The exhibition is divided into five sections: Princely People, Doers, Researchers, Entrepreneurs, and Creative People. Among the figures from the recent and very recent past who “have their say” are Beate Uhse, Josef Menke, Lorenz Magaard, Manfred Werner, and Wolfgang Börnsen. The latter was involved in planning the exhibition until his death in early November.
The exhibition covers a period stretching back to the 16th century. The merchant Thomas thor Schmede was attracted by Flensburg’s good reputation as a trading center. Coming from Stade, he built up a large business with the support of his wife Gertrud (Drude). In addition to well-known names such as Christian IX of Denmark, Ernst Reuter, Hugo Eckener, and Emmy Ball-Hennings, the exhibition also commemorates people who have made significant contributions but have partly disappeared from view in the darkness of the past. A 96-page companion book is being published to accompany the special exhibition.
The exhibition also features a humorous contribution: a poster with the slogan “Flensburg Tiramisu.” While the Italian dessert specialty naturally consists of several delicious layers of dough and cream, a Berlin graphic designer has “prepared” the Flensburg version using typical Flensburg products, most of which also evoke pleasant feelings.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Admission €5, reduced €3
School groups by appointment, guided tours on request
