When does the lecture take place?

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 7 PM at the Malkasten artist association in Düsseldorf.

Where exactly is the event?

At the Malkasten artist association, Jacobistraße 6a, 40211 Düsseldorf.

Do I need a ticket or is there an admission fee?

A verified price was not mentioned in the sources. Admission is therefore not confirmed.

What is the content about?

Dr. Alina Bock discusses the life, work, reception, and afterlife of Adolph Schroedter as part of the exhibition reMember.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the lecture takes place in the Malkastenforum or in the building complex of the Malkasten artist association.

A Clever Evening About Adolph Schroedter in the Historic Malkastenforum

Name: Dr. Alina Bock: Reception and Afterlife of the Painter Adolph Schroedter
Start: 2026-08-11T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-11T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Künstlerverein Malkasten

Rediscovering Adolph Schroedter: Lecture at the Malkastenforum

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the Malkasten artist association invites you to a lecture by Dr. Alina Bock about Adolph Schroedter. The evening accompanies the exhibition reMember. Claudia van Koolwijk & Stefan Demary and Adolph Schroedter (1805-1875) from the Malkasten Archive and focuses on the life, work, and impact of an artist who shaped the Düsseldorf School of Painting with humor, satire, and graphic precision. ([malkasten.org](https://malkasten.org/veranstaltung/))

An Archive Becomes a Workshop of Memory

At the Malkastenforum, art history is presented not as a rigid chapter but as a vivid examination of works. The association possesses drawings, prints, sketchbooks, documents, and a rediscovered portrait bust from Schroedter's estate; parts of this collection are now being presented to the public for the first time. This creates an art experience that combines archive, curation, and aesthetic experience. ([malkasten.org](https://malkasten.org/veranstaltung/))

Schroedter Between Genre Painting and Comic Precursors

Adolph Schroedter was born in 1805 in Schwedt/Oder and died in 1875 in Karlsruhe. After training as an engraver, he studied in Berlin and, from 1829, at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. He is among the important representatives of genre painting of the Düsseldorf School; his satirical graphics and literary illustrations also made him a pioneer of German comics. In his works, humor, social criticism, and a keen eye for the scenes of everyday life are combined. ([malkasten.org](https://malkasten.org/veranstaltung/))

Works, Estate, and Art Historical Relevance

Malkasten emphasizes the significance of an extensive collection of Schroedter's works, which not only includes drawings and etchings but also looks at fellow artists. Dr. Alina Bock, who recently completed a scholarly work on the artist, brings this legacy into a contemporary art historical perspective. Thus, the lecture becomes a focused insight into reception, afterlife, and cultural education in the sense of an open museum practice. ([malkasten.org](https://malkasten.org/veranstaltung/))

A Place with History: The Malkasten Artist Association

The Malkasten artist association was founded in 1848 and is one of the oldest artist associations in Germany. The building connects Jacobihaus, Hentrichgebäude, Malkastenpark, and Malkastenforum into a historical ensemble where exhibitions and events take place in dialogue with the spaces. The lecture takes place exactly at this location where art, society, and memory have met for generations. ([malkasten.org](https://malkasten.org/kuenstlerverein/))

Conclusion

Those who appreciate art historical depth, a lively exhibition atmosphere, and a glimpse into an important archive will experience an evening full of insights here. The lecture makes visible why Adolph Schroedter is much more than a historical figure: He remains a key name for genre painting, satire, and the culture of drawing. A visit to Malkasten is definitely worthwhile. ([malkasten.org](https://malkasten.org/veranstaltung/))