Where to Put the Dog? at the Museum of Sepulchral Culture: Experience Art, Mourning, and Closeness


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Where to Put the Dog? – An Exhibition about Closeness, Farewell, and the Dignity of the Animal
At the Museum of Sepulchral Culture in Kassel, the special exhibition Where to Put the Dog? sheds light on a rarely discussed yet pressing question: How does the relationship between humans and animals shape life, farewell, and remembrance? The presentation is part of dazwischen 4.0 and runs from May 8 to November 1, 2026. It combines contemporary perspectives, multimedia insights, and personal contributions to create an exhibition that touches and invites reflection. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/?utm_source=openai))
An Artistic Experience between Empathy and Cultural Reflection
The exhibition immerses visitors in an atmosphere that does not make a loud entrance but resonates with quiet intensity. At its center is the question of the animal companion as part of biography, care, and memory. The museum connects this theme with its expertise in sepulchral culture, mourning culture, and cultural education – a framework that merges personal experience with scholarly context. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/museum/museum-fuer-sepulkralkultur/leitbild?utm_source=openai))
Objects, Images, and Perspectives that Resonates
According to reports, the exhibition features a large-scale diorama by Harald Schaaf that playfully explores the relationship between humans and animals. It also includes photographic works by Sibylle Fendt, whose images of closeness, care, and finitude unfold a direct and restrained visual language. This consideration of the works adds to the appeal of the exhibition: it combines painting, photography, installation, and staged presentation into a precise narrative about attachment and loss. ([hna.de](https://www.hna.de/kultur/kasseler-sepulkralmuseum-fragt-wohin-mit-dem-toten-haustier-94301344.html))
The Museum as a Place of Education and Dialogue
The Museum of Sepulchral Culture sees itself as a cultural-historical institution with a research focus. Its permanent exhibition is dedicated to the development of grave monument culture from the Middle Ages to the present, while special exhibitions and educational offerings sharpen the focus on current societal issues. Public tours take place on Wednesdays from 5 PM; educational programs are aimed at schools, children, and adults. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/ausstellungen/dauerpraesentation?utm_source=openai))
Barrier-Free, Accessible, and Close to Visitors
The building is designed to be barrier-free, featuring open architecture, elevators, and wheelchair-accessible exhibition areas. Accessible restrooms are available, and special tours can be booked for individuals with special needs. Regularly, the museum is open Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Wednesday from 10 AM to 8 PM. ([sepulkralmuseum.de](https://www.sepulkralmuseum.de/besuch))
Conclusion
Where to Put the Dog? is not an ordinary exhibition but a carefully curated artistic experience about care, loss, and remembrance. Those seeking contemporary exhibition practices, cultural education, and a deeply touching engagement with humans and animals should definitely experience this presentation live in Kassel. ([hna.de](https://www.hna.de/kultur/kasseler-sepulkralmuseum-fragt-wohin-mit-dem-toten-haustier-94301344.html))
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