The Poster Collection of the Bochum City Archive: Experience Bochum's Visual Memory Live
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Bochum's Posters as a Visual Memory of a City
The lecture The Poster Collection of the Bochum City Archive opens the view to an extraordinarily rich image archive of the city's history. On December 9, 2026, Raphael Lübbers will present a collection at the City Archive - Bochum Center for Urban History that has been systematically built since the mid-1970s and comprehensively explored in recent years. The poster collection documents political posters, cultural and sports motifs, as well as advertisement and event posters, thus vividly illustrating the change of visual language, public space, and taste over decades. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Stadtarchiv/Veranstaltungen-des-Stadtarchivs))
When Paper Becomes Cultural History
Posters are more than advertising media. They are condensed testimonies of time, where typography, color dramaturgy, and graphic design make societal moods visible. The lecture introduces the genre of posters and connects art historical classification with a workshop report on the processing of the collection. This creates a perspective on the poster as a medium between applied art, communication, and urban memory culture. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Stadtarchiv/Veranstaltungen-des-Stadtarchivs))
Bochum in the Mirror of Its Visual Culture
The city archive not only preserves documents, files, photos, and films but also several thousand posters that portray the diverse social life of Bochum. Particularly in the interplay of cultural posters, sports posters, and political motifs, it becomes apparent how a Ruhr area city has staged itself over decades. The lecture promises an aesthetic experience for all who are interested in graphic design, urban history, and cultural education. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/bochum-entdecken/kunst-und-museen/stadtarchiv.html))
An Evening for the Curious, Collectors, and Urbanites
The event is aimed at visitors who wish not only to view original materials but also to understand them historically. The presentation at the City Archive - Bochum Center for Urban History connects research, archival practice, and lively communication. Those who are enthusiastic about historical posters, visual culture, and the history of Bochum will find here a concentrated, yet inspiring access to an often-overlooked medium. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Stadtarchiv/Veranstaltungen-des-Stadtarchivs))
Conclusion: This lecture shows how strongly posters shape the cultural memory of a city. Visitors can expect a clever, informative evening with rare insights into a significant archival collection. An event for all who want to read Bochum with open eyes. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Stadtarchiv/Veranstaltungen-des-Stadtarchivs))
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