When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition starts on October 28, 2026, and according to the event information, it will be on display until November 20, 2026.

Where does My Suitcase for the Final Journey take place?

The exhibition takes place in the town hall of the Historical Town Hall, Markt 1, 31134 Hildesheim.

How many exhibits are on display?

21 individually designed suitcases that deal with memories, life paths, and the final journey are being shown.

What is the ticket price?

Admission prices are not specified in the available event information.

Are there tours or workshops?

No specific tour or workshop dates are specified in the available event information for this exhibition.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

There are no confirmed details regarding accessibility in the available event information.

My Suitcase for the Final Journey: Art, Memory, and New Perspectives on Life

Name: My Suitcase for the Final Journey
Start: 2026-10-28
End: 2026-11-20T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Historisches Rathaus, Rathaushalle

A suitcase full of memories: Art about life, farewell, and mortality

The exhibition My Suitcase for the Final Journey invites you to an unusual examination of works in the town hall of the Historical Town Hall of Hildesheim. On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Hildesheim Hospice Association Life in Dying Hildesheim and Surroundings e. V., volunteers and cooperation partners creatively engage with dying and the finiteness of life.

21 exhibits as personal life images

At the center are 21 individually designed suitcases. Each exhibit tells stories of memories, experiences, relationships, hopes, and things that give meaning to a person's life. The suitcases thus become a special form of installation: everyday objects and personal symbols transform into a quiet, multifaceted imagery about farewell and what remains.

Aesthetic experience between closeness and contemplation

The atmosphere of the exhibition thrives on the tension between familiar materials and an existential theme. Suitcases usually represent departure, travel, and movement. In this exhibition, they gain an additional layer of meaning: they become spatial images of memory and occasions for personal engagement with one's own finiteness.

The examination of works opens a pathway that leads not through abstract theory but through sensual impressions and concrete things. Forms, colors, surfaces, and arrangements make individual life stories visible. This project thus connects artistic design with cultural education and hospice educational work.

A socially significant art project

The exhibition follows the idea promoted by Fritz Roth to encourage people to reflect on the final journey and their own values. Questions about what is truly important, about memories, and about the personal baggage of life take on a tangible form in the exhibits.

Thus, My Suitcase for the Final Journey opens a protected space for conversations about dying, death, and grief. The project addresses a frequently tabooed topic with creativity, empathy, and an accessible artistic form. The exhibition does not see itself as merely a presentation, but as an invitation to pause and exchange thoughts.

Conclusion: A touching art experience in the heart of Hildesheim

Visitors can expect a quiet, personal, and at the same time socially relevant exhibition. The 21 suitcases make memories visible and lead directly into an aesthetic experience about life paths, farewell, and hope. Those who experience art as an opportunity for reflection and cultural understanding should definitely visit this exhibition in the Historical Town Hall.