Five New Exhibitions at the University
This text was translated from German by AI / DeepL Pro.
'Ni una menos! – Not one less' at the Schneckenhofforum, Ostflügel
The series kicks off with the exhibition ‘Ni una menos! – Not one less’ by art and French teacher Marie Faour and her advanced art class at the Ubbo-Emmius-Gymnasium in Leer. Drawing inspiration from the stories of women who have fallen victim to femicide – including the Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei – the artists have created striking portraits that give a face to those affected and encourage people to engage with the issue of violence against women. Six works from the project will be on display at the Schneckenhofforum until early 2027.
After the six portraits were hung and three of them fell victim to vandalism, the entire exhibition was temporarily taken down. From 21 September, all the pictures will be on display again at the Schneckenhofforum.
'Queer in Life!' in the Ostflügel, ground floor
In the Grüner Flur, the University is hosting the MARCHIVUM’s exhibition 'Queer im Leben!'. It explores the history of queer people in the Rhine-Neckar region – from early meeting places and networks, through persecution during the Nazi era, to emancipation and social recognition. The exhibition, curated by Dr Andreas Schenk, is complemented by the photographic installation ‘NOT ENOUGH’ by the artist Alexander Kästel. The exhibition runs until the end of January 2027.
'Hall of Fame – Olympic and World Champions from the University of Mannheim' in the Rektoratsflur, Ostflügel, ground floor (later the EO corridor, 1st floor)
The new ‘Hall of Fame – Olympians and World Champions of the University of Mannheim’ shines a spotlight on outstanding sporting achievements. The exhibition honours students and alumni of the University who have achieved outstanding success on the international stage and highlights the University’s long tradition of elite sport. The portraits will initially be on display in the Red Rectorate Corridor and then, next year, in the EO Corridor.
‘My Detox’ in the EO corridor, 1st floor
The Absolventum Photo Contest 2026 offers an insight into the students’ creative diversity. Under the theme ‘My Detox’, participants use photography to explore the concepts of slowing down, relaxation and consciously stepping back from everyday life. The selected works are on display in the EO corridor until 26 February 2027.
‘Space. Form. Material’ in the administration wing of the University Library
The exhibition ‘Surface. Form. Material’ focuses on the development and diversity of abstract painting in Mannheim. Works by Gabriele Dahms (1944–1999), Peter Schnatz (1940–2004) and Edgar Schmandt (1929–2019) are on display in the administration wing of the University Library. The exhibition highlights the artistic connections between these three friends and offers different perspectives on colour, form and material. The focus is on the monochrome works of Gabriele Dahms. These are complemented by the geometric and gestural compositions of Peter Schnatz, as well as the material-focused works of Edgar Schmandt. All the works are on loan from the Mannheim Artists’ Estates Foundation, which has been preserving and promoting the artistic legacy of regional artists for two decades.
With these five exhibitions, the University of Mannheim underlines its commitment to transforming its historic palace rooms into vibrant venues for encounters between academia, art and social dialogue. The exhibitions can be visited free of charge during the Mannheim Schloss’s opening hours.
You can find further information on art at the University of Mannheim on this website “Exhibitions and Art”.
