- The current Friedrich exhibition in Greifswald is experiencing significant popularity
With a significant turnout, an extra special showcase was launched in Greifswald, marking the 250th birthday of Caspar David Friedrich. The renowned painting, "White Cliffs of Rügen", was finally unveiled in its birthplace, a piece that's widely recognized as one of the artist's masterpieces. Previous special exhibitions in Hamburg and Berlin showcasing the most popular works of Germany's Romanticism heavyweight have brought in droves of visitors.
Before the launch of the "Yearning Spots" exhibition, Greifswald saw a gathering of around 300 enthusiasts, as reported by Mayor Stefan Fassbinder to the German Press Agency. The queue stretched all the way to the market. Due to the large crowd and the space constraints of the exhibition, entry was limited to a handful of visitors at a time.
1,600 visitors in the inaugural hours of the new special showcase
In the opening hours, a count of 1,600 visitors was made, with some guests having to wait up to an hour. "This crowd consisted of families, tourists, and city guests," shared Fassbinder. The massive anticipation for the special exhibition is evident, he added. "It's an educational exhibition that sheds light on the artist's work."
Born on September 5, 1774, in Greifswald, Caspar David Friedrich, however, painted his "White Cliffs" not on the Baltic shore, but in Saxony. The Art Museum in Winterthur, Switzerland, where the painting normally resides, graciously lent the painting to German museums as a loan for the anniversary year of Friedrich.
Greifswald is capitalizing on this 250th birthday celebration to curate various events and special exhibitions. "Yearning Spots" will be available to view until October 6. The grand opening on Sunday was marked as a major museum festival by the Pomeranian State Museum, offering free admission.
Other art enthusiasts were intrigued by the thickness of the brochures detailing the exhibition, providing additional information about Caspar David Friedrich's works. The newly constructed doors of the exhibition space, of a thickness appropriate for the large crowd, ensured a secure and controlled entry.
