Audiovisuelle Ausstellung: Wovon träumen Kinder vom Ferdinandhof? - Zukunftsvorstellungen von Kindern im Kontext von Migration und Kinderrechten -

In the organizer's words:

The traveling exhibition "What do children from Ferdinandhof dream of?" can be seen from 24.03.2026 in the "Haus der Brücke" in Dresden. It explores children's visions of the future in the context of migration and children's rights.

The exhibition features illustrations by Mahsa Alizadeh and Anna Lebiedzka. The children's visualized dreams of the future are also brought to life with their digitally recorded voices.

Creation and background

The exhibition is based on the statements of children from Ferdinandhof, a prefabricated housing estate in the center of Dresden. These were collected as part of a theater workshop led by Caspar Bankert. It was about their dreams for the future. In the socially disadvantaged neighborhood, which is almost exclusively inhabited by people with a history of migration, not only amusing children's fantasies such as magic shoes or space cola emerge, but also sorrow and disillusionment.

The project focuses on perspectives that are rarely recognized in public discourse. Those of children. The public exhibition is intended to encourage visitors of all ages to engage with social interaction.

About the exhibition

From 24.03.2026 to 23.04.2026, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the children's wishes on the 1st floor of the intercultural meeting center "Haus der Brücke" (Rähnitzgasse 8, 01097 Dresden). Visiting times depend on the opening hours of the house (Monday 9 am to 3 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Friday 9 am to 3 pm). Admission is free of charge.

The exhibition combines visual representations with audio recordings. Using QR codes, visitors can play the children's voices on their smartphone while looking at the corresponding picture. We recommend taking headphones with you.