In the 16th and 17th centuries, lace was more than just decoration—it was a sign of luxury, fashion consciousness, and status. The exhibition in the Study Room highlights the magnificent collars in portraits by van Dyck and from the Lipperheide Collection. Historical lace reveals its filigree craftsmanship and the exclusive status of its wearers.

In the exhibition MIX & MATCH, Draiflessen’s archives and collection come together in four themed rooms spanning different eras and media, providing insight into our collection cosmos. Objects related to the elements of air and fire are presented in DAS FORUM. Objects related to the element of water are presented in the Blue Room.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, lace was more than just decoration—it was a sign of luxury, fashion consciousness, and status. The exhibition at DAS Forum showcases the artful production and care of collars as well as the mastery of needle and bobbin lace. Models, videos, and contemporary interpretations bring historical craftsmanship to life and demonstrate its creative potential for the present day.

The exhibition explores the special resonance of historical photo albums between the familiar and the unfamiliar, the past and the present. Historical photographs encounter contemporary works and show how memories are selective, performative, and shaped by social conditions. The artworks reveal that collecting, organizing, and remembering are creative acts that are shaped as much by forgetting as by retelling.

In the exhibition MIX & MATCH, Draiflessen’s archives and collection come together in four themed rooms spanning different eras and media, providing insight into our collection cosmos. Objects related to the element earth are presented in the Study Room.