Announcements
Opening of the Arthur Langerman Archive and the Reinhard-Rürup-Library
On 20 May 2026, Technische Universität Berlin inaugurated the new library of the Center for Research on Antisemitism in Berlin-Moabit. The Arthur Langerman Archive for the Study of Visual Antisemitism will also take up residence at this new location.
“With this new site, we are creating a globally unique space that closely integrates research, teaching, and social responsibility in addressing antisemitism. I would like to thank everyone who made this project possible and brought it to fruition. It makes an immensely important contribution to our society,” said TU President Prof. Dr. Fatma Deniz.
Lars Oeverdieck, Chancellor of TU Berlin and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arthur Langerman Foundation, emphasized: “With the Langerman Collection, we are establishing an internationally prominent hub for research on antisemitism – a true beacon project within the humanities at our TU Berlin.” Learn more
Arthur Langerman, TU President Prof. Dr. Fatma Deniz and Paul Nemitz
© Kevin Fuchs, 2026
TU Chancellor Lars Oeverdieck during his speech
© Kevin Fuchs, 2026
Arthur Langerman in the new library rooms
© Kevin Fuchs, 2026
20 May 2026 / 10:30 / Location: Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 104-106 | Opening of the Arthur Langerman Archive and the Reinhard-Rürup-Library
Technische Universität Berlin and the Center for Research on Antisemitism cordially invite you to the ceremonial opening of the new premises of the Reinhard-Rürup-Library and the permanent home of the Arthur Langerman Archive for the Study of Visual Antisemitism. In addition to welcoming remarks and a keynote address, the program includes guided tours of the new library spaces and the archive, among other highlights. Learn more
Exhibition “#FakeImages” at the Saxon State Parliament
The traveling exhibition “#FakeImages – Unmask the Dangers of Stereotypes”, which has been curated by the Kazerne Dossin Museum and supported by ALAVA, will be on display in the Citizens’ Foyer of the Saxon State Parliament from 27 January to 28 February 2026. Further information here Further information here.
New Publication: Imagery of Hate Online
Co-edited by our scientific director Uffa Jensen, this volume examines the role of visual elements in the spread of digital hate and highlights the urgent need for contemporary analysis of visual and multimodal communication in digital environments. It can be freely accessed here
Documentary “Comic Journalism. Reality as an Art Form”
The film features, among other things, the work of Nathalie Frank, who writes and draws the graphic novel “People Like Everyone Else. A Comic About Antisemitic Images and Their Impact” on behalf of ALAVA. The film can be seen here
New Publication: Biography of Arthur Langerman – Teuflische Bilder
The biography of Arthur Langerman, written by French journalist José-Alain Fralon and titled Teuflische Bilder. Arthur Langermans Weg vom Holocaustüberlebenden zum „König der farbigen Diamanten“ und Sammler antisemitischer Zeichnungen is now available in a German edition translated and revised from French by Carsten Hinz and Katja Fröhlich. Further information here
Arthur Langerman Awarded Honorary Senatorship by TU Berlin
The Technical University of Berlin will award Arthur Langerman the title of Honorary Senator on 26 May 2025. This award recognizes the generous donation of his unique collection of visual antisemitica to the university and his long-standing commitment to combating antisemitism.
Exhibition “#FakeImages” in the atrium of the TU Berlin
The traveling exhibition “#FakeImages: Unmask the Dangers of Stereotypes”, which has been curated by the Kazerne Dossin Museum and supported by ALAVA, is coming to Germany for the first time and will be on display from 26 May to 19 July 2025 in the atrium of the main building of the TU Berlin. Further information here
6 May 2025 / 17:00 / Location: Room H 1035, TU Main Building | Event for the Supporters of Last Year‘s Auction
Last year, under the motto “Combat Antisemitism, Preserve History,” we called for donations to acquire a large collection of historical antisemitic artifacts. We would now like to report on the auction and present some of the acquired items. Further information can be found here. If you are interested, please register for our event by 22 April 2025, at the following email address: alava@asf.tu-berlin.de
New Publication: Zeigen oder Verschließen? Zur Praxis des Ausstellens antisemitischer und rassistischer Objekte
The volume, edited by our research and project coordinator Angelika Königseder and Wiebke Hölzer, combines theoretical reflections as well as practical examples of curating and education that are critical of antisemitism and racism. It presents the results of a workshop organized by the Center for Research on Antisemitism and the German Historical Museum on the question of whether and how antisemitic and racist images and objects can be exhibited, which display strategies can be developed and which museum framework conditions enable a sensible and appropriate handling of such objects. Further information here