Speaking of Sex
The Expotizer to the Exhibition
Who provides sexual education and how? What exactly is „normal sex“? What influence do the media worlds that surround us have on our sexuality? Together with the Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA), we explore these and many other questions in the “Speaking of Sex” exhibition at the Museum for Communication in Frankfurt. Looking back at the past three generations, you can familiarise yourself with the many aspects of sexuality and everything that is associated with it. Interactive elements invite you to reflect on your experiences and to discuss intimacy, needs and language with others.
This website is the virtual extension of the exhibition.
Here you get to take a look behind the scenes of the museum and familiarise yourself with the creative process of a new exhibition. After all, a lot has to happen before our exhibition is complete: interesting objects are sought, the space is created and texts are developed. In our blog, we share these stories with you, present our co-operation partners and arouse your curiosity about the exhibition.
We would like to engage in dialogue with you even before the exhibition opens in October 2024: How and with whom do you talk to about sexuality? How have you been given sexual education? By sharing your thoughts and experiences with us, you too can later become part of the exhibition.
Feel free to share your opinions here. Anonymously, of course!
The website will continue to grow over the coming months. So stay tuned, browse through and be sure to check back soon!
When does the exhibition open?
Save the date! The doors to „Speaking of Sex“ open on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024. It will then be on public display at the Museum für Kommunikation Frankfurt until Sunday, September 1st, 2025. It will be shown at the Museum für Kommunikation Berlin from November 2025 onwards.
Can I myself contribute to the exhibition?
Absolutely! We have created an interactive page with a survey where you can share your experiences and opinions on the exhibition topic, of course anonymously. Statistics will be compiled for all to see and your opinions will be incorporated into the creation process of the exhibition. You can also send questions, suggestions and other comments to the curatorial team at any time by email or in the comments section of our blog.
Who is the exhibition suited for? Is there an age restriction?
The exhibition is designed for all interested visitors aged 12 and above. However, this is not a strict age limit: we invite parents and carers of younger visitors to decide for themselves whether and to what extent they want to visit our exhibition. Our museum is a place for families and school classes. Content that could be potentially disturbing is clearly marked. We work closely with our cooperation partners from the Federal Center for Health Education and other experts to ensure that sensitive content is handled appropriately.