Exhibition
4 April to 24 July 2025
Wilhelmshöhe Palace

Collecting everyday objects is a classic hobby. In recent years, programmes such as “Bares für Rares” (Cash or Trash) have got everyone talking about antiques, rarities, vintage objects and the associated passion for collecting. But what motivates people to collect things over a long period, sometimes their whole life, and often also to invest money in this collection?

Some people go public with their collection, promote it by word-of-mouth or visit collectors’ fairs. Others prefer to pursue their passion in secret. Perhaps they don’t think that other people would be interested in the subject of their collection. One goal of the exhibition is to draw public attention to specifically these collectors.