When does the matinee on Kurt Tucholsky take place?

The event takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where does the reading take place?

The event location is the Kunsthaus R3 at Reitbahn 3, 91522 Ansbach.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission is 10 euros. Reduced tickets cost 8 euros.

Who presents the lecture and reading?

Prof. Dr. Gunnar Och will deliver the thematically scientific lecture. The original texts will be read by the speaker and Germanist Dr. Christoph Grube.

Which texts and themes are the focus?

The focus is on Kurt Tucholsky's versatile literary work, his satire, poetry, journalism, and social criticism, as well as the still relevant political dimension of his texts.

Kurt Tucholsky Reads in Ansbach 2026

Name: The Multifaceted Kurt Tucholsky
Start: 2026-10-11T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-11T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunsthaus R3

Golden Heart and Iron Snout: Kurt Tucholsky in Ansbach

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, a literary matinee at the Kunsthaus R3 will dedicate itself to the multifaceted Kurt Tucholsky. Under the title Golden Heart and Iron Snout, the event combines a scientifically grounded lecture with the reading of selected original texts.

A Literary Portrait Between Satire and Poetry

Kurt Tucholsky is one of the most influential German-speaking authors and critical intellectuals of the 20th century. As a satirist, novelist, lyricist, song writer, cabaret author, and sharp-tongued publicist, he developed an unmistakable mastery of language. His texts combine political awareness with fine observation, musical rhythm, and often surprising tenderness.

The matinee focuses on these different facets and leads through a body of work that oscillates between feuilleton, social criticism, love literature, and political journalism. Tucholsky's engagement with militarism, nationalism, and societal self-satisfaction remains remarkably relevant to this day.

Lecture and Reading at Kunsthaus R3

The thematically scientific lecture will be presented by Prof. Dr. Gunnar Och, who was active at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg until 2020. The original texts will be read by the speaker and Germanist Dr. Christoph Grube. This combination of literary-critical contextualization and audible expression creates a concentrated cultural experience.

Especially in the reading atmosphere, Tucholsky's style unfolds its special effect: pointed sentences gain sharpness, lyrical passages attain sonic intimacy, and political texts emerge as vivid voices in the space. The author encounter with Tucholsky occurs here through language, presentation, and critical reflection.

Why Tucholsky Still Resonates Today

Tucholsky's literary quality lies in the connection between clarity and ambiguity. He wrote with iron precision against the demands of his time while simultaneously maintaining a focus on human contradictions. His feuilletons and cabaret texts demonstrate how literature intervenes in cultural discourse without losing its poetic mobility.

The event invites you to rediscover an author whose work extends far beyond historical documentation. Between satire, narrative prose, and poetry, a panorama of the Weimar Republic emerges that also addresses contemporary questions: How does language resist political brutalization? What responsibility does literature carry? And how can irony create insight?

Conclusion: A Morning for Literature and Critical Thinking

Visitors can expect an informative matinee with a lecture, reading, and a multifaceted view of Kurt Tucholsky's work. Those who want to experience the linguistic artistry of this significant author not just in reading but live can find a compelling access to his literary legacy at Kunsthaus R3.