On Site
The hosts at the museum show their favourite spots
They are easily recognized by their red and white patterned scarf: the employees of the Securitas company, who perform their duties at the Jewish Museum Berlin as “supervisors” in a completely different way than through strict looks and admonitions.They are called hosts, here. We met them in their favorite spots in the museum. A portrait.
The photo series was taken on the occasion of our work on the new JMB Journal with the topic Revolutions. We asked everyone involved in the creation of the journal the same question: “What revolution would you welcome?”
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Gunter Z.:
Read more“My favorite place in the old permanent exhibition was the pomegranate tree.”
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Gustavo D.:
Read more“Speaking with visitors makes the work here unique.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme -
Stanislava H.:
Read more“My favorite place is the Libeskind-building itself; its distinctive shape reminds me of my own zigzag way of life.”
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Tabea A.:
Read more“Revolution? Make it big!”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme -
Christopher L.:
Read more“Many people think working here must be boring and tedious—every day the same museum and similar visitors.”
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Claudia M.:
Read more“As a single mother, I am very grateful for flexible working hours.”
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Anna S.:
Read more“There’s something especially emotive about the Memory Void with Menashe Kadishman’s installation Shalekhet.”
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Federica L.:
Read more“I like two things most: to help people in difficulties and to teach history.”
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Roland S.:
Read more“I’ve been working here for 17 years—and I love it!”
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Stefan M.:
Read more“It’s in the axes of the Libeskind-building where I find my job most fascinating.”
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Tal G.:
Read more“I see the installation by James Turrell as a bridge between the past and the future; it has to do with light and calm.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Gunter Z.
“My favorite place in the old permanent exhibition was the pomegranate tree. I very much hope that there will be such a wonderful entrance in the new exhibition as well! I am an enthusiastic cyclist, I not only want a bicycle-friendly city, but also bicycle routes between all Berlin museums. That would really be a revolution!”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Gustavo D.
“Speaking with visitors makes the work here unique. Once, for example, some visitors were outraged that others were taking selfies in the Shalekhet installation—for me, that brought together everything this artwork stands for: it sets our minds in motion. It can also happen that a visitor bursts into tears and simply needs someone to talk to. Because I’ve recently had a child, a social revolution is more and more important to me. Without a social revolution we can’t stop climate change. I am Brazilian, and in my country, this is very clear.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Stanislava H.
“My favorite place is the Libeskind-building itself; its distinctive shape reminds me of my own zigzag way of life. I truly appreciate that here, diversity is not just a slogan, but is lived among hosts and visitors alike. At the moment I sense a lot of upheaval. We are already living in a revolution—the digital revolution. I would prefer sustainable development to revolution, visions to ideologies, reforms to upheavals, and a new awareness for people.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Tabea A.
“Revolution? Make it big! It would be a great revolution if everyone could look into the mirror, smile and say, ‘Yes, that’s me. I was respectful of others, polite and courteous, and didn’t act superior to anyone else.’ That would change a lot.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Christopher L.
“Many people think working here must be boring and tedious—every day the same museum and similar visitors. But I find each day can be different, every place within the museum is different! As regards a revolution for the world, well, there is so much that should be changed. For me personally it would be a revolution if I could feel independent, free of all these fixed conditions.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Claudia M.
“As a single mother, I am very grateful for flexible working hours. As a revolution, I would like to see greater financial benefits from the state for all single parents.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Anna S.
“There’s something especially emotive about the Memory Void with Menashe Kadishman’s installation Shalekhet. I like that. Revolution has something radical about it; I want harmony, tolerance and openness. People often talk more than they do. One should do more than talk!”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Federica L.
“I like two things most: to help people in difficulties and to teach history. I am involved in the Kreuzberg Initiative against Anti-Semitism and in political education for schools. As a revolution, above all, I’d want accessibility! Everywhere!”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Roland S.
“I’ve been working here for 17 years—and I love it! Where else in Berlin can you meet Queen Beatrix in an elevator, listen to a private concert by Barbara Streisand, and at the same time participate in scientific congresses, art, culture and politics! A lot of new things are happening at the museum right now, and it's incredible to have the chance to accompany such a great project over such a long period of time. As far as revolutions are concerned, I am in favor of an unconditional basic income, because if the gap between rich and poor widens, there will be no peaceful revolution. Personally, I would also simply like to be able to walk through all parts of Berlin wearing a Star of David, without having to fear vulgarism and discrimination.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Stefan M.
“It’s in the axes of the Libeskind-building where I find my job most fascinating. There you can approach the guests and help them to get an overview. As a revolution I would like to see a love revolution. Love and Peace, that’s what our time needs.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
Tal G.
“I see the installation by James Turrell as a bridge between the past and the future; it has to do with light and calm. When I stand there, I very often think about my personal history: my family had to flee Berlin over 80 years ago. Now I’m here again. I don’t want any more revolutions, that’s only a single moment in time anyway. More important is what comes after that. I hope for positive, productive stability.”
Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Stephan Pramme
