"Images of Lost Time". Graphics by Jan Peter Thorbecke with poems by Christine Zureich.

The exhibition showcases a selection from the over 800 graphics – primarily etchings and woodcuts – created by the Constance artist Jan Peter Thorbecke over the past 35 years. The representations are inspired by photographs found in German photo albums from the 1950s and 60s. They are vague memory images of family celebrations and outings. The artist's unique perception of these photographic documents reveals how deceptive the family idylls presented there can be. Behind the depiction of a perfect world lurks something uncanny. The poet Christine Zureich, who lives in Constance, has responded to Thorbecke's graphics. Her concise poems initially appear as small, playful notes at the edge of the album. However, upon closer inspection, the haikus reveal a deeper layer. A catalog featuring the exhibited graphics and texts will be published in conjunction with the exhibition.

Exhibition duration: June 27 - November 2, 2025
Accompanying program for the special exhibition
Fri. June 27, 2025, 7 PM, opening in the presence of the artist and the poet
Tue. July 15, 2025, 11 AM, guided tour
Tue. September 16, 2025, 11 AM, guided tour
Tue. October 7, 2025, 11 AM, guided tour
Sun. November 2, 2025, 11 AM, closing event with guided tour

In parallel, the Kunstmuseum Singen will show in the foyer until September 21, 2025: "Jan Peter Thorbecke. Images of Lost Time II."