Wesel Honors Photojournalist Karin Koster with New Commemorative Plaque
A new commemorative plaque honouring photojournalist Karin Koster has been unveiled on Sandstraße in Wesel. The tribute forms part of the FrauenWege initiative, which celebrates notable women from the city. The ceremony included a performance by Thekenchor, a choir founded by Koster herself. Karin Koster was born on May 1, 1948, in Duisburg. She began her career in photojournalism at just 20 years old, working at the NRZ editorial office in Wesel. Later, she gained wider recognition for her Alltagsglossen column in the Rheinische Post, starting in 2005.
The plaque was proposed by Gabriele Suhrborg, daughter-in-law of Wesel painter Erna Suhrborg. Its creation was supported by Bauverein Wesel AG, while a portrait of Koster was crafted by local artist Bianka Bauhaus. Visitors can now scan a QR code on the plaque to explore details about Koster's life and work. Koster passed away on July 22, 2012. The unveiling ceremony reinforced Sandstraße's growing role as a site of remembrance for influential women from Wesel.
The plaque ensures Koster's contributions to journalism and local culture remain accessible. Through the QR code, her story will reach new audiences. The project also highlights the ongoing efforts of FrauenWege to preserve the legacies of Wesel's women.
