The exhibition covered three themes – “Between the Poles,” “Sensitivities,” and “And Today?” The works challenged visitors to engage intensively with their own lives and questions of identity, hope, and pain.

The first section featured works such as “A” by Lange, a symbol of beginnings and security. But it quickly became clear that life rarely runs smoothly. The paintings by Robert Höfling, the sculptures by Mutsuo Hirano, and Winfried Muthesius' work “Cross” illustrate the constant alternation between fall and rise, between suffering and the longing for redemption.

In the second section, Eckart Hahn's modern interpretation of “The Adoration of the Kings” posed questions about the present: What do we really worship? Consumption, brands, outward appearances? And what prevents us from living our true selves?

The third section focused on today's world. Diana Buts' works address the brutal effects of war on people. Johannes Grützke shocks with his version of “The Flagellation of Christ,” which dramatically depicts violence and perversion. Both works call on viewers to question their own attitudes toward injustice and violence.

The exhibition covered three themes: “Between the Poles,” “Sensitivities,” and “And Today?” The works encouraged visitors to engage deeply with their own lives and questions of identity, hope, and pain.

The tour did not offer easy answers, but rather opened up a space for reflection. Many visitors almost automatically began to think about their own arrival – both personally and in the context of society and the world in which we live. During the subsequent exchange, a wide variety of conversations took place, there was hearty laughter, questions were asked, and a desire to think further was palpable.

It became clear that the quest to arrive is not only an individual journey, but also a shared one – one that we can make easier through dialogue and genuine interest in one another.

More information about the project can be found at endlichankommen.info.

The accompanying podcasts “1,000 Experiences” are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.