Digital exhibitions
Once Upon a Law: the Grimm Brothers’ stories, language, and legal culture
Highlighting the relationship between the stories of the Brothers Grimm and their lesser-known works about language and law. With focus on the perspective of the Grimm brothers as legal scholars, and through that lens, underlying legal customs become visible in the themes of their most famous fairy tales.
Day Zero / Ground Zero Cape Town: A Decolonial Walk along the Liesbeek River
A story about the Liesbeek river in Cape Town, South Africa, about its colonial past and its Anthropocene future. As a kind of a historical interlocuter, we ‘walk’ the river with Peter Kolb (1675–1726), the first known scientific explorer of the Cape of Good Hope.
The Jesuits between East and West, between China and Europe
Driven by missionary zeal, many Jesuits embarked on a risky journey to the East – and quite a few of them did not survive the hazardous ocean journey. These missionaries managed to establish a real dialogue on religion, philosophy and science with the oft well-educated upper echelons of Chinese society.
Physical exhibitions
From house of worship to academic hospital
10 June 2024 – 31 December 2024
Monday – Friday 8.00 – 18.00
Maastricht University Library Randwyck
In 1986, the academic hospital in Maastricht opened its doors. This event was preceded by ten centuries of intramural healthcare in this city. The history of the most important guest houses and hospitals in the city of Maastricht is described in the book “From house of worship to academic hospital”. A history about pilgrims, garrisons, public anatomical lessons, nuns and brothers, the first X-ray in the Netherlands, courageous surgeons and the basic philosophy of the eighth medical faculty.
Beyond his art: The personal side of Bernard Reith
15 January 2024 – 14 June 2024
Monday – Friday 8.00 – 18.00
Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht (Main university building)
Despite making considerable contributions to the world of illustration and artistry in the Netherlands, very little is known about Reith as a person. With the recent opening of the Reith exhibition at Maastricht University (UM), Reith’s nephew and namesake, along with his son, shed light on the Reith they knew. Throughout his life, Reith showcased a diverse skill set across styles, genres, and artistic mediums. Renowned for his ability to bring stories to life, Reith’s creations captured the hearts of many.
Once Upon a Law: the Grimm Brothers’ stories, language, and legal culture
16 May 2024 – 14 August 2024
Monday – Friday 8.00 – 18.00
Grote Gracht 80-82, Maastricht (throughout Soiron building)
Highlighting the relationship between the stories of the Brothers Grimm and their lesser-known works about language and law. With focus on the perspective of the Grimm brothers as legal scholars, and through that lens, underlying legal customs become visible in the themes of their most famous fairy tales.