When does the director's tour take place?

On 03.11.2026 at 5:00 PM at the LVR State Museum Bonn.

How much is the admission fee?

The tour costs 5 € plus museum admission.

Where does the event take place?

At the LVR State Museum Bonn located at Colmantstr. 14-16, 53115 Bonn.

Is the exhibition suitable for art enthusiasts?

Yes, especially for guests interested in photography, modernity, exile history, and cultural education.

Are there regular opening hours for the museum?

Yes, the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and on holidays from 11 AM to 6 PM.

How do I best get to the museum?

The museum is centrally located in Bonn within walking distance of the main train station and is well served by public transport.

Paris in Focus: A Director's Tour through Photography, Exile, and Modernity

Name: Directors' Tour: Escape Point Paris
Start: 2026-11-03T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-03T18:00:00+01:00
Location: LVR-Landesmuseum Bonn

Escape Point Paris at the LVR State Museum Bonn: A Director's Tour between Photography, Exile, and Avant-Garde

This director's tour offers a focused look at the special exhibition Escape Point Paris, which highlights three influential female photographers of modernity: Gisèle Freund, Rogi André, and Dora Kallmus, alias Madame d’Ora. The exhibition takes you to the Paris of the interwar period, where art, intellect, and social change merged in a unique way.

Paris as a Magnet of Modernity

After World War I, Paris attracted artists from across Europe. The city became a laboratory of modernity, a place for photography, reportage, and cultural exchange. The exhibition traces how the three photographers captured the vibrant life of the metropolis with precise observation, stylistic clarity, and great sensitivity.

Photography between Reportage, Fashion, and Portrait

At the center are images that make the cultural climate of an era visible. Freund, André, and Madame d’Ora worked for magazines, created high-ranking fashion photography, and portrayed outstanding personalities of their time. Their works combine documentary sharpness with aesthetic sophistication, making the examination of the art an intense aesthetic experience.

Persecution, Exile, and Return

The exhibition does not stop at the artistic surface. It also tells stories of Jewish heritage, threat, displacement, and survival. In the early 1940s, the photographers had to leave Paris, but later they returned. This biographical tension adds a special depth to the presentation and makes it an important contribution to cultural education and historical remembrance.

The Museum as a Place of Mediation

The LVR State Museum Bonn presents the exhibition as part of its diverse mediation work. The accompanying tours and programs provide a well-founded access to art history, photography, and exile history. Thus, an art experience is created that connects knowledge, atmosphere, and the present.

Conclusion

Escape Point Paris promises an impressive look at photography as an art form and historical testimony. Anyone interested in modernity, visual culture, and the stories behind great names will experience a highly relevant exhibition here. A visit to the LVR State Museum Bonn is definitely worthwhile.