When does the art snack take place?

The short tour takes place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 12:30 PM and lasts about 30 minutes.

What is the cost of participation?

The art snack is free of charge.

Is registration required?

No, registration is not required.

Where does the tour take place?

The event takes place at the Bamberg State Library in the Neues Residenz, Domplatz 8, 96049 Bamberg.

Who leads the exhibition tour?

Dr. Stefan Knoch, Deputy Director of the Library, will lead the tour.

Is the event location accessible for people with disabilities?

The entrance of the State Library is accessible via a ramp. The publicly accessible rooms are barrier-free; the historical Domplatz has some cobblestones.

E. T. A. Hoffmann in Bamberg: Discover the Visual World of His Boundless Fantasy

Name: Art Snack During Lunch Break: Highlights on E. T. A. Hoffmann
Start: 2026-11-10T12:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-10T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Staatsbibliothek Bamberg, Neue Residenz

Discover Hoffmann's Bamberger Years in 30 Minutes

The art snack during lunch break takes place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in the special exhibition E. T. A. Hoffmann global. Border Crossings of Fantasy at the Bamberg State Library. Dr. Stefan Knoch will address the question of what role Bamberg played in the life and work of the universal artist E. T. A. Hoffmann. The free short tour starts at 12:30 PM and lasts about 30 minutes.

Bamberg as a Literary Resonance Space

E. T. A. Hoffmann lived in Bamberg for five years. The city shaped his artistic development and continues to serve as an important memorial site of German Romanticism. The focus of the tour will be on the biographical and cultural connections between Hoffmann, Bamberg, and his diverse work.

Images, Books, and Boundless Fantasy

The exhibition at the Bamberg State Library combines literary history with visual imagination. Illustrated editions, artists' graphics, and children's books, as well as Hoffmann's own designs and contemporary interpretations will be on display. Comics and graphic novels show how his characters and narrative worlds continue to resonate to this day.

Aesthetic Experience Between Miniature Books and Book Covers

A particular appeal of the exhibition lies in the external appearance of the books. Artistically designed covers, tiny miniature books, and graphic works turn the materiality of the book itself into the subject of the artwork examination. Forms, colors, lines, and typographic design open up a sensual art experience between library history, painting, and book art.

Cultural Education During Lunch Break

The art snack combines art historical expertise with a concentrated exhibition atmosphere. The short tour is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn about Hoffmann's biography, the Romantic era, and the international impact of his fantasy in a compact form. No registration is required.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an inspiring encounter with E. T. A. Hoffmann, his Bamberger life world, and the imaginative visual worlds of the special exhibition. Those who want to experience literature, historical books, and visual art together will find here a enriching aesthetic experience right in the Neues Residenz. Use your lunch break for an extraordinary cultural perspective shift and visit the art snack live.