Memory in Action: Marcelo Brodsky
Marcelo Brodsky is one of the most important artists in Latin America today. As a photographer, visual artist and international human rights activist, his work focuses in particular on visual language and memory. The Kunsthaus is showing a selection of his works from March 26 to June 28, 2026.
Human rights violations have been and continue to be a central theme in Marcelo Brodsky's art. Marcelo Brodsky gained international recognition with his series "Buena Memoria" (1997), which deals with the deportation and murder of some of his classmates and his brother Fernando Brodsky during the military dictatorship in Argentina. Further series followed, including "1968 – The Fire of Ideas," "Africa in the Struggle for Freedom," "Migrants," and "Traces of Violence." The Kunsthaus presents a selection of his works. The exhibition is curated by Professor Márcio Seligmann-Silva.
It is being held in cooperation with "MISHPOCHA: The Art of Collaboration" at the Jewish Museum Frankfurt and as part of World Design Capital Frankfurt Rhine-Main 2026.
Teaser film Memory in Action: Marcelo Brodsky
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Accompanying program
A multifaceted supporting program with guided tours, lectures and panel discussions accompanies the exhibition. Admission to the Kunsthaus is free.
Public guided tours with Jessica Neugebauer-Boscheck
- Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 – International Museum Day, 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Curator-guided tour with Prof. Dr. Márcio Seligmann-Silva
- Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Short night of galleries and museums - Open Doors in the Altelierhaus
- Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. to midnight
The exhibition and studios in the historic building are open.
Reading and discussion
- Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Michael Roth reads from "Zones of Fear: On Life and Passion in Politics." Moderator: Alexandra Eisen. An event presented by Wiesbaden Reads in Summer.
Panel discussion: Fighting impunity - Argentina's military on trial
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Wolfgang Kaleck, author of the book, attorney, and founder of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, in conversation with Michael Alvarez Kalverkamp, representative of the Heinrich Böll Foundation Argentina/Uruguay/Paraguay, Buenos Aires Regional Office (via live video link). In cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Hesse.
Documents
- Flyer Memory in Action: Marcelo BrodskyPDF-File2,82 MB
- Press release Marcelo Brodsky: Memory in Action for downloadPDF-File60,82 kB
- Press photos MemoryinAction: Marcelo Brodsky as zip file for downloadZIP-File71,88 MB
- The speech by Prof. Dr. Marcio Seligmann-Silva at the opening of the exhibitionPDF-File158,92 kB