Special Exhibition at Castle Branitz: Fashion, Memory, and Young Art in Cottbus
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A poetic look at fashion, memory, and women's life worlds in Branitz
The special exhibition Joy of Life and Fun of Fashion. Women Then and Now (Copy) connects contemporary art with historical remembrance and invites an aesthetic experience at the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz. On June 25, 2026, the exhibition shows how students from Carl-Blechen-Elementary School Cottbus reflect on Princess Lucie of Pückler through images and fashion collages, weaving together history, present, and imagination. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/))
Fashion as a mirror of society and self-image
The focus is not just on clothing but on the cultural significance of fashion as an expression of identity, role, and zeitgeist. The young works relate Princess Lucie to historical and contemporary ideas of femininity, style, and life worlds. This creates an art experience that connects museum education, cultural education, and contemporary art. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/))
Young perspectives, clear visual language
Especially appealing is the mix of childlike directness and artful observation. The exhibition shows how drawing, painting, and collage gain new meanings in the museum space. In the juxtaposition of historical context and today's visual language, a lively curation unfolds that adds a fresh layer to the Branitz total work of art. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/))
Branitz as a place of the total work of art
The Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz is itself an outstanding site of European art and cultural history. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Hermann von Pückler and Lucie; the collections include artworks, furniture, books, paintings, sculptures, graphic works, and archival material, as well as a research library and photo archives. The castle and the park thus provide a setting in which the special exhibition has a particularly impressive effect. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/museum/))
Visit, atmosphere, and accessibility
Those visiting the exhibition experience not only the presentation in the context of the castle but also the special atmosphere of the Branitz park landscape. According to the official accessibility information, there are disabled parking spaces; at the same time, it should be noted that Castle Branitz and the upper floor of the stables are not accessible for wheelchair users due to stairs. The park is open year-round, and the exact opening hours are published by the foundation on their website. ([pueckler-museum.de](https://www.pueckler-museum.de/en/plan-your-visit/accessibility/))
Conclusion: This special exhibition opens a smart, sensitive view of women's life worlds, youth art, and museum culture. Those interested in art communication, historical spaces, and new perspectives on fashion should definitely experience the exhibition live in Branitz. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/cb-events-test/sonderausstellung-lebenslust-und-modespass-frauen-frueher-und-heute-kopie/))
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