Blown Away: The Palace of the Republic – Special exhibition and series of events in the Humboldt Forum

The Palace of the Republic was built 50 years ago on the site where the Humboldt Forum is located today. The special exhibition Blown Away:The Palace of the Republic casts a light on the history of the Palace, from its initial planning as an element in the urban fabric through its various uses over time to the Schlossplatz debate and its eventual demolition. The exhibition revolves around interviews from the “Remembrance at the Humboldt Forum” project – a mix of prominent figures and people whose stories have not been heard before. The history of the Palace becomes part of the present through personal memories, special objects, and a look at political and social developments.The exhibition forms part of the 2024 programme of the Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, which focuses on the Palace of the Republic. To accompany it, there is a varied line-up of events, guided tours, the theatre production Bau auf! Bau ab! by Ron Zimmering starting on 17 May, themed days featuring a performative reading by and with Corinna Harfouch, workshops, and an artistic Virtual Reality installation.