Poetry Albums Past and Present in the Gallery at the City Hall Eppingen

A poetic look into the memory culture of the exhibition

In the Gallery at the Eppingen City Hall, Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten - Poetry Albums, Past and Present opens up a finely curated art experience between everyday culture, writing history, and aesthetic experience. The exhibition is dedicated to the poetry album as a personal space for memories - from the historical album amicorum to the present day. According to the City of Eppingen and HeilbronnerLand, the exhibition runs from October 22, 2026, to January 15, 2027; admission is free. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1006/eroeffnung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14554?utm_source=openai))

Between Friendship, Writing, and Image

Poetry albums tell stories of relationships, social codes, and the desire to leave traces. Already in the 16th century, friendship books served as cultural contact archives, where sayings, drawings, flowers, and dedications developed their own visual language. The exhibition makes this historical practice visible and shows how close handwritten memories are to today's digital self-representation. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1006/eroeffnung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14554?utm_source=openai))

An Intimate Medium as a Historical Mirror

Upon entering the gallery, one encounters no loud spectacle but the quiet intensity of small formats. This is precisely where the strength of this presentation lies: The poetry album appears as an object between graphic art, handwriting, calligraphy, and private collection. Such books can be art historically read as testimonies of taste, education, and social belonging. The exhibition thus opens the view on a form of cultural transmission that extends far beyond nostalgia. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1006/eroeffnung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14554?utm_source=openai))

The Venue: Gallery at the City Hall with Historical Context

The Gallery at the City Hall is located in the Eppingen City Hall at Marktplatz 1. The city describes the venue as a space for changing exhibitions on art and cultural history. The gallery is open during city hall hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Thursdays from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM; it is closed on public holidays. The visit can easily be integrated into a tour through Eppingen's old town. ([eppingen-tourismus.de](https://eppingen-tourismus.de/museum/galerie-im-rathaus/?utm_source=openai))

Why the Visit is Worthwhile

This exhibition combines educational intent with sensory closeness. Anyone who stops by experiences not abstract theory, but concrete cultural history in handwritten texts, aphorisms, and pictograms. This is what makes the attraction of the exhibition: It invites contemplation of the works, evokes memories, and shows how personal notes belong to collective memory. A visit is recommended for art enthusiasts, culturally curious individuals, and anyone who wishes to pay special attention to the subtle forms of art. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1006/eroeffnung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14554?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten - Poetry Albums, Past and Present promises a wise, poetic, and vivid exhibition about friendship, writing, and memory. Those who appreciate cultural depth, historical perspectives, and a calm, focused exhibition atmosphere should definitely experience this exhibition live in Eppingen. ([eppingen.de](https://www.eppingen.de/freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungskalender/1006/eroeffnung-weil-ich-nicht-moecht-vergessen-sein/termin-14554?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• City of Eppingen - Opening of the Exhibition Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten
• City of Eppingen - Exhibition Because I Don't Want to Be Forgotten
• Eppingen Tourism - Gallery at the City Hall
• HeilbronnerLand - Exhibition in the Gallery at the City Hall
• City of Eppingen - SocialMedia