Everything Remains Different in Potsdam: Experience Social Change in Everyday Life

Everything Remains Different: How Social Change Shapes Our Daily Lives

The exhibition Everything Remains Different – Everyday Life in Transition opens on November 10, 2026, at the City and State Library of Potsdam. The Leibniz Lab for Social Disruptions and Transformations invites visitors to examine the profound changes of the past five decades from a historical everyday perspective and to share their own experiences.

Social Disruptions Become Visible

The focus is on digitalization and globalization, the collapse of state socialism, German reunification, and the growing importance of environmental and climate protection. The exhibition translates significant historical processes into concrete life worlds and shows how political, economic, and technological changes have influenced work, housing, mobility, and leisure.

Everyday Life as a Historical Archive

The exhibition looks not only at political events but also at the aesthetic and social experiences of daily life. Vivid examples make it clear how routines, spaces, objects, and expectations have changed. The examination of the works follows neither a classical art exhibition nor a documentary, but a scientifically curated presentation where social transformation becomes experienceable as cultural memory.

A Leibniz Lab for Cultural Education

The Leibniz Lab consolidates research findings from 28 Leibniz institutes. It is led by the Leibniz Center for Contemporary History in Potsdam and the Leibniz Institute for Country Studies in Leipzig. The exhibition connects historical research, political education, and personal memory. This creates a low-threshold access to topics that have shaped the everyday lives of many generations.

Opening with Reception and Curator’s Tour

The opening will take place on November 10, 2026, at 6 PM in the event hall of the Potsdam City and State Library. Following this, a reception and a curator’s tour are planned. Registration via email for participation in the opening is requested by October 26, 2026.

Conclusion: Experience Change Up Close

Everything Remains Different – Everyday Life in Transition makes history visible where it is directly experienced: at work, in the home, on the go, and in leisure time. Visitors can expect an informative art experience in a broader sense, an inspiring exhibition atmosphere, and a thoughtful engagement with the changes of the present. Those who wish to understand how social disruptions shape everyday life will experience cultural education with a personal connection here.

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Sources:

• City of Potsdam – Everything Remains Different – Everyday Life in Transition
• Leibniz Lab for Social Disruptions and Transformations – Official Website
• City and State Library of Potsdam – Venue