Multimedia exhibition in the Tübingen Kunsthalle
  
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Large-scale exhibition from 28 June – 3 August 2003
 
From 28 June to 3 August 2003, the Exhibition was shown with great success in the rooms of the Tübingen Kunsthalle. On display was a much expanded, multimedia version of the Foundation’s ordinary exhibition, enhanced through video presentations and exhibits of objects typical of the various religions.
 
The Exhibition offers an in-depth insight into the worlds of the various religions and their ethic. Presented are the following religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese Religion, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Exhibition aims to contribute to a better understanding of the fundamental significance of common ethical standards for our contemporary world.
  
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The basis of this Exhibition is the multimedia-project “Spurensuche. Die Weltreligionen auf dem Weg” (Exploring the tracks of the world religions) and the “Global Ethic Declaration” of the Parliament of the World Religions in Chicago, 1993.

The Exhibition in Tübingen consisted of the following elements: 48 textile images (for the most part in large format), 91 text and image panels, 10 showcases with objects representing the art and ritual life of the religions, and 6 multi-media stations with continuous presentations of the corresponding “Spurensuche”-films.

Exhibition program
• In cooperation with the regional school authorities, the schools of the region were invited to incorporate the exhibition into their curricula.
• One school organized a film and discussion project on the Kosovo War in the context of the exhibition.
• Daily at 14:30 a public introduction to the exhibition was offered.
• At the exhibition various materials to deepen understanding were offered on sale.

During the exhibition the following major public events were staged in the large central hall of the museum:

Urgent contemporary issues
Hans Küng in discussion with prominent persons from the political, scientific, and cultural scenes:

“Human life – from the moment of conception?”:
Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 17:00
with Nobel Prize laureate Prof. Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard
 
“Can an ethic make headway against economics?”:
Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 17:00
with Dr. Ing. Heinz Dürr (former president of the German railroad system)
 
“Must politicians lie?”:
Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 19:00
with Prof. Lothar Späth (former Minister President of Baden Wurttemberg)
 
“Must religion discriminate against women?”:
Wednesday, 23 July 2003, 17:00
with Bishop Maria Jepsen, the Muslim author Siba Shakib, Rabbi Bea Wyler and SWR editor Ursula Nusser


Encounters with religions – podium discussions

Buddhism: Saturday, 5 July 2003, 17:00
with Franz-Johann Litsch (German Buddhist Union), Alois Payer M.A. – Dr. Stephan Schlensog (Global Ethic Foundation)
 
Islam: Saturday, 12 July 2003, 17:00
Gülsah Dogan (Muslim Student Union Tübingen), Bekir Alboga (Institute for German-Turkish Integration Studies, Mannheim) – Dr. Günther Gebhardt (Global Ethic Foundation)
 
Judaism: Sunday, 20 July 2003, 17:00
with Rabbi Nethanael Wurmser – Prof. Karl-Josef Kuschel (Global Ethic Foundation)
 
Chinese traditions: Saturday, 26 July 2003, 17:00
with Dr. Du Lun, Zhou Yi (Chinese Taiji-School, Tübingen) – Bettina Schmidt M.A. (Global Ethic Foundation)

Music
»Klangsteinmusik« (music played on resonating stones):
Thursday, 10 July 2003, 20:00
with the Ensemble Klaus Feßmann / Friedemann Dähn / Manfred Kniel
 
»Frieden hören!« (listen to peace!): Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 20:00
approaches to the theme of peace through classical with Prof. Dieter Senghaas
 
The Exhibition was opened with an intercultural vernissage
Welcome address: Mayor Brigitte Russ-Scherer
Introductory lecture: Prof. Hans Küng
 
The Abrahamite religions
Introduction: Prof. Karl-Josef Kuschel
Jewish-Shephardic musical piece: Haim Kapuja with accompaniment
Muslim tale (Hansjörg Ostermayer): The Golden Rule
 
Chinese Religion
Introduction: Prof. Hans Küng
Chinese taiji: Frau Zhou Yi
Chinese tale (Hansjörg Ostermayer): The Golden Rule
 
Indian Religion
Introduction: Dr. Stephan Schlensog
Indian dance: Caroline Gebert-Khan
Indian tale (Hansjörg Ostermayer): The Golden Rule
 
Conclusion
Dr. Götz Adriani
Indian dance
 
Closing note
The large-format version of the exhibition shown at the Tübingen Kunsthalle can be borrowed from the Global Ethic Foundation. However the organization and presentation of the exhibition requires considerable logistic and financial support. Details should be clarified with Global Ethic Foundation.