Peoples through space and time Archaeology in Germany 09.05 ...

Little Princes. Portraits of Children from the 16 th to 19 th collection 03.10.2003 – 04.01.2004
from the Yannick and Ben Jakober Collection
Press conference, 28.08.2003, 11:00 a.m.
83 Portraits from Eastern and Central Europe, Italy and Spain offer an exciting view to the world of
children of past centuries, and an insight into the ideas of their time. Princes and princesses,
offspring of the nobility and upper classes seem to observe their viewers not only with their
childlike charm but also with a dignity appropriate to their background. These enchanting portraits
of infants, wrapped up as if in cocoons, of small girls and boys wearing dresses and coral amulets,
and of charming, magnificently dressed youths were once commissioned to announce a
forthcoming marriage and also to hold in memory children that due to the time’s high infant
mortality rate, might at some time die.
Yannick und Ben Jakober, an artist couple working internationally, have been collecting portraits of
children for over twenty years with an artist’s eye.
The Great Collections. Treasures of the Sons of Heaven 21.11.2003 – 15.02.2004
The Imperial Collection from the National Palace Museum Taipei
Press conference, 20.11.2003, 11:00 a.m.
This unique imperial Chinese collection from the National Palace Museum in Taipei will be seen
for the first time in Germany. This show will offer an encounter with one of the oldest cultures in
the world, reflected in approximately 400 selected master pieces. On view are famous paintings and
calligraphic drawings by old masters, rare seals, exquisite porcelain, antique ritual bronze tools and
carved jade objects. Also included are book prints, magnificent tapestries and embroideries, lacquer
and cloisonné works, carved wood objects and collection cabinets made from various valuable
materials - all never seen before outside of China. The works selected for this exhibition not only
reflect the diversity and creativity of Chinese art, but also the intellectual and political
developments of Chinese history. The presentation focuses on human beings and their relationship
to nature and society. It documents the sensuous magnificence of art from the Chinese imperial
court and brings to view masterworks from the symbolically rich tradition of Chinese scholars.
Additional exhibition themes are dedicated to the importance of imperial patronage caught in the
dynamic between esthetic values, moral ideals, political goals and its endeavor to also preserve and
pass on artistic achievements - from the Neolithic jade grave findings to the advent of modernity.
First venue in Berlin, Altes Museum: 18 July - 12 October 2003.
The Moscow Kremlin Reflected in its 800-Year History 13.02.2004 – 09.05.2004
The Great Collections
The heart of Russia beats in the Kremlin. This modest Moscow fortress from the 12th century has
in its varied history not only developed into a magnificent architectural ensemble but has also
become a synonym for the Russian state, for orthodox faith and Russian culture. More than 300
highly-prized objects - icon and portrait painting, books, historical maps, liturgical instruments,
jewelry and textiles, armor and weapons, as well as valuable gifts presented to the Czars by foreign
representatives - will illustrate the historical milestones of this unprecedented ascent. The
Kremlin’s important building-phases from the early Middle Ages to the 19th century may be
virtually experienced by means of a computer-aided-design (CAD) construction: The visitor may
accompany a foreign representative on his ceremonial way to an audience with the Czar or may
follow a coronation procession through the palaces and churches of the Kremlin.
Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
[Art and Exhibition Centre of the Federal Republic of Germany]
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, 53113 Bonn
Press
Telephone +49 (0)228-9171-204/5/6 Fax +49 (0)228-9171-211
www.bundeskunsthalle.de / e-mail: majer-wallat@kah-bonn.de
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