Let's Party with Football and Art: 6 Decades of F.C. Hansa Rostock at the Kunsthalle
Football game at the art hall: Six decades of F.C. Hansa Rostock's home fixtures - Event held at Kunsthalle: 60 Years of F.C. Hansa Rostock Football Club
Ready for a one-of-a-kind bash? Hansa Rostock, the beloved local football club, is turning 60. To celebrate this milestone, they're teaming up with the Kunsthalle Rostock for a two-story, 2,000 square meter extravaganza that links the club's thrilling history with modern art. Here's the lowdown on this unmissable event, "Rounded and angular & sometimes dirty... - 60 years of F.C. Hansa," opening this weekend.
The traditional club serves as a city identity cornerstone, playing a pivotal role in Rostock's and the country's post-Berlin Wall transformation journey. As Kunsthallenchef Uwe Neumann puts it, "It's motherf*cking fantastic that we've got FC Hansa in Rostock." Neumann, a die-hard fan with a personal history with the club, leads the way through the museum, sharing tales of both the team's heroic triumphs and darker moments.
Sporting mastery meets creative expression on the ground floor, where you'll find a time tunnel diving deep into the club's past—its victories, defeats, trophies, and unforgettable moments are on full display. Football icons such as Jurgen Heinsch, Timo Lange, and Rainer Jarohs grace the walls, their legacies immortalized in words and images. The latter still holds the club's all-time goal-scoring record.
The transition to the upstairs level takes you from past glory to present-day artistry. "Passion rules the game" is an installation by Jan Thomaneck and Sebastian Kretzschmar that encapsulates the excitement and volatility of the fan experience using original blue stadium seats and air pressure. The next room delves into the uglier side of the sport, with reports of crowd unrest and violent fan incidents, not shying away from the club's darker chapters.
But fear not, die-hard fans! This exhibition is more than just a history lesson. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a massive photo wall featuring the south stand in a spectacular stadium choreography adorned with pyrotechnics and the signature "Proudly for Hansa" slogan. Snippets from a new anniversary film, "Unsinkable. 60 Years of FCH," also await you.
As Neumann states, "That's part of the raw truth of football." This celebration of Hansa's rich history perfectly blends football culture with contemporary art, making it a must-see event for fans and art enthusiasts alike. Even if the team's performance on the field doesn't meet expectations, the exhibition promises a thrilling journey that's guaranteed to score a goal in your heart.
With over 30,000 fans, the museum could use a packed house—maybe even a record-breaking crowd to match the attendance of the 2023 Udo Lindenberg exhibition, which attracted over 60,000 visitors. A new Hansa film, premiering in cinemas this July, will delve further into the club's legacy, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, mark your calendars and get ready to join the party of the century!
As of now, the team is still fighting for a spot in the 2nd Liga. This Saturday's home game against arch-rival Energie Cottbus isn't just any ordinary match—it's a high-stakes showdown with the championship at stake. Here's hoping for a thrilling victory to make the celebration even sweeter!
Keywords: Football, Hansa Rostock, Rostock, Art Gallery, Football Club, Rarity, FC Hansa, Exhibition, Modern Art, Fan Culture, Iconic Artworks, Community Collaboration, Legendary Fans.
- The upcoming event, a collaboration between Hansa Rostock and the Kunsthalle Rostock, will celebrate the football club's 60th anniversary, offering a two-story, two-thousand square meter extravaganza linking football history with modern art.
- As the club serves as a significant part of Rostock's identity, its impact stretches beyond the city limits, playing a crucial role in Germany's post-Berlin Wall transformation.
- The exhibition will feature vocational training programs, providing an opportunity for community members to learn various art-related skills as part of the celebration.
- On the ground floor, visitors can immerse themselves in the club's history, with iconic figures like Jurgen Heinsch, Timo Lange, and Rainer Jarohs showcased through words and images, including Jarohs, who still holds the club's all-time goal-scoring record.
- Moving upstairs, the exhibition transitions from past glories to present-day artistry, featuring installations such as "Passion rules the game," encapsulating the excitement and volatility of the fan experience using original blue stadium seats and air pressure.
- The exhibition invitation extends to sports enthusiasts and art enthusiasts alike, offering opportunities to contribute to a massive photo wall and view snippets from the new anniversary film, "Unsinkable. 60 Years of FCH."
