The Goethe-Institut presents: Celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Brothers Grimm in 2012 April 26, 2012

Celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Brothers Grimm in 2012

The world famous fairy tale collection by the Brothers Grimm was first published in 1812. This collection of fairy tales is - beside the Lutheran Bible - the best known and most widely read book of German
cultural history. Frog Prince, Hansel and Gretel or Sleeping Beauty - young and old knows the Grimm fairy tales.

The Goethe-Institut celebrates the 200th year anniversary with two exhibitions and several other events. Explore our interactive “Märchenwelten” fairy tale exhibition and wander into our enchanted forest, listen to fairy tales or enjoy a joint art exhibit by German Artists from the Bay.
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“200 Years of Grimm Fairy Tales” – a joint art exhibition
Dates: April 26 -May 25 (With Opening Reception on April 26, 6:30pm)
Hours: Mon - Thu: 10am - 6pm / Fr: 10am-4pm

The Goethe-Institut San Francisco invited well-known German artists from the Bay Area to create their own interpretation of the 200-year anniversary of the Brothers Grimm. The artists will present paintings, drawings, photos and installations exclusively created for this event and to honor the 200-year anniversary of the Grimm Fairy Tales.

Participating artists:

Anne Siems
Hilla Hueber
Bobby Patri
Heike Seefeldt
Rena Buchgraber
Mario Wagner
Karin Blobel
Katja Leibenath
Christian Ehlers-Woelk
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Exhibit: “Märchenwelten / Fairy Tale worlds”
Dates: May 3rd – May 19th
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10am - 6pm / Friday: 10am - 4pm

The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are presented in a multi-media exhibition as part of a modern present-day literary genre. The most important motives of German fairy tales are featured at seven interactive stations, presenting modern heroes and heroines.

Wander into our enchanted forest, find interactive treasure chests and learn about fairy princesses, wise women, wizards, heroes, villains and other fairy tale characters. You can learn how to perform magic, understand the language of animals and can even contribute to a new fairy tale.

The multi-media exhibition for students ages 8 through 15 travels to Goethe-Instituts and German Schools world-wide and can be seen for a limited time at the Goethe-Institut San Francisco.

in German and English
Free admission

For classroom /group reservations weekdays and on Saturday,
please contact: [email protected]
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Fairy Tale Evening with Happy Hour
May 11th, 5pm

Enjoy an evening of fairy tales and magic and meet other German speakers. Bring your favorite fairy tale and read a passage to the audience.

All participants will enter a raffle. 1st price: a free language course at the Goethe-Institut San Francisco!

Official Website: http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/saf/enindex.htm