The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is presenting an exhibition in the Kunstgebäude on Schlossplatz that places the fairy tale "The Cold Heart" by Wilhelm Hauff (1802-1827) in the context of contemporary art for the first time. Hauff wrote the story, published in 1827, as an allegory of a changing world. Based on the fate of his literary protagonist - the young charcoal burner Peter Munk - the author illustrates how profoundly the transition from the feudal order to early industrial capitalism changed people's lives. The story is about greed for money, a thirst for recognition, emotional isolation and remorse.
Even after 200 years, the contexts and motifs of the tale remain as relevant as ever. Against the backdrop of renewed political and economic crises, the exhibition asks how external conditions shape our coexistence and at the same time put it to the test. On display are works by Kader Attia, Tracey Emin, Jakob Grünenwald, Jenny Holzer, Jesper Just, Friedrich von Keller, Rasmus Myrup, Gabriela Oberkofler, Ricarda Roggan, Erik Sturm, Pol Taburet, Rosemarie Trockel, Troika and new productions by Julius Pristauz and Nora Turato.
