When does the event take place?

The event takes place on 20.05.2026 at 2:00 PM.

Where is the event location?

At the Potsdam Museum - Forum for Art and History, Am Alten Markt 9, 14467 Potsdam.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the event takes place indoors.

How long does the event last?

As a guideline, a time window until 4:00 PM is scheduled.

Is there information about tickets or prices?

No clearly confirmed price details are available for this event in the current information.

Where can I find more information about the author?

Reliable background information is provided by the Quintus Verlag website as well as the Anna Seghers Society.

Walter Kaufmann in the Silver Salon: A Literary Afternoon Between Exile and Memory

Name: Silver Salon: "Our Paper-Based True Foreigner" – Walter Kaufmann in the Potsdam Writers' Network
Start: 2026-05-20T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-20T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Potsdam Museum - Forum für Kunst und Geschichte

Walter Kaufmann in the Silver Salon: Literature, Exile, and a Life Between Continents

The Silver Salon at the Potsdam Museum focuses on Walter Kaufmann, an author whose life and work uniquely shape German literature of the 20th century. The event introduces the Potsdam Writers' Network and opens an evening of reading, lecture, and cultural-historical contextualization.

An Author Who Transforms Experiences into Language

Walter Kaufmann primarily wrote novels, short stories, reports, and autobiographical texts. His work revolves around persecution, exile, political awareness, and the quest for belonging. The Anna Seghers Society describes him as the author of a Jewish-German-Australian biography, whose texts are particularly distinguished by their short-story form, dense observation, and perspectives on minorities and societal fractures.

Reading Atmosphere in the Potsdam Museum

The Silver Salon series is aimed at an audience aged 60+, and uniquely combines lecture, conversation, and personal encounter. This is precisely what makes this literary experience enticing: the encounter with the author arises not only through the text but also through the historical and cultural perspective on a tumultuous life between Berlin, Australia, and the literary public of the post-war period.

Potsdam's Historic Location as a Literary Resonance Space

The Potsdam Museum at the Old Market is located in the heart of the city's history. The venue is easily accessible, centrally located, and closely connected to the urban cultural space. This creates an atmosphere for visitors where literature, memory, and urban memory come together immediately. Particularly for an event about Walter Kaufmann, this location enhances the focus on political biographies, cultural networks, and the role of literature in public life.

Why You Should Attend

Those who appreciate literary quality, biographical depth, and grounded contextualization will find an inspiring afternoon here. The Silver Salon connects knowledge and conversation culture with an author whose life was shaped by flight, resistance, and worldly experience. An opportunity to experience Walter Kaufmann not just as a name, but as a literary voice of lasting relevance.

Conclusion: This Silver Salon promises a thoughtful, atmospheric insight into Walter Kaufmann and his significance in the Potsdam Writers' Network. Anyone who wants to experience literature as a historical witness and linguistic art should attend this event live.