Experiment Homeland

On behalf of Westfälisches Literaturbüro in Unna e. V., several internationally renowned artists traveled to nine different places in Westphalia in 2021 to do research on the concept of homeland. In this context, the artists visited the Münsterland – the surrounding region of Münster – while focusing on the local castles and palaces. The photographers created photo series whereas the writers captured their impressions and experiences in literary texts. In this way, the project resulted in a kaleidoscope of various artistic ways of exploring the topic. The art pieces created in this process will be presented in the upcoming exhibition, which invites the visitors to reflect on what homeland is and on what it could be. In addition to that, we will present a catalogue of the collected pictures and texts in order to offer deeper insights into the project.

Photo: © Alem Kolbus