The exhibition presents Rheinsberg as a sanctuary of the Muses—a wellspring of inspiration spanning from 300 years ago to the present day. The interplay of various art forms was a matter of course at the Baroque court and serves as the foundation for the works displayed here. Silke Thal’s paintings are created *en plein air* or in response to literature and music: ink drawings inspired by historical letters, watercolors based on Kurt Tucholsky’s *Rheinsberg* book, and live paintings performed alongside Rheinsberg’s musical culture. The artist’s openness to diversity in both nature and art is vividly reflected in her works.

Her "Painterly Concerts" and workshops held in the pleasure gardens offer ample space for creativity—providing opportunities for guests to engage their own artistic impulses as well.

admission free

In southern Siberia, just 200 km north of the Mongolian border, lies the deepest freshwater lake in the world – Lake Baikal. 635 km long and 1636 m deep, Lake Baikal contains 20% of the Earth's total freshwater.

The geographical isolation of this aquatic island has led to the development of a unique, endemic flora and fauna. At approximately 25 million years old (our lakes are 12,000 years old), it is also the oldest inland lake in the world.

Around the "Sacred Sea," against a breathtaking shoreline, lie ancient sacred cities where shamans continue to practice their traditional rites. Irkutsk, the Paris of Siberia, offers a surprising cultural diversity with its vibrant markets, historic districts, exhibitions, and museums.

Here, three religious denominations – Orthodox, Buddhism, and Shamanism – coexist peacefully.

The photo exhibition aims to showcase the endemic features of the above- and underwater world and the picturesque beauty of the region.

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