When does the reading begin?

The event begins on 09.10.2026 at 7:00 PM.

Where does the reading take place?

In the Oudry Hall of the State Museum Schwerin, Alter Garten 3, 19055 Schwerin.

What is the admission fee?

Admission is €15.00 in advance and at the box office, plus ticket fee.

Is there an official framework for the event?

Yes, the reading takes place as part of the 31st Schwerin Literature Days.

Who moderates the evening?

The evening will be moderated by Anke Jahns from NDR MV.

Is the venue accessible?

The State Museum Schwerin is modernized and more accessible, featuring electric lifting platforms and automated doors.

Judith Schalansky reads in Schwerin: An evening full of material, language, and worldview

Name: MARBLE, MERCURY, FOG. WHAT THE WORLD IS MADE OF – Reading with Judith Schalansky
Start: 2026-10-09T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-09T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Oudry-Saal im Staatlichen Museum Schwerin

Judith Schalansky inspires Schwerin to think and listen

In the Oudry Hall of the State Museum Schwerin, literary precision meets the atmosphere of a house that tells its own stories of art, history, and material aesthetics. Judith Schalansky reads from Marble, Mercury, Fog. What the World is Made Of and thus opens a literary experience that closely intertwines language, knowledge, and sensory perception. The event is part of the 31st Schwerin Literature Days. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/event/marmor-quecksilber-nebel-woraus-die-welt-gemacht-ist-lesung-mit-judith-schalansky/))

An evening between material, memory, and linguistic art

Schalansky is one of the most distinctive voices of contemporary German literature. Her work combines essayistic breadth, precise observation, and a unique book design into a form that has fascinated readers for years. She gained recognition with Atlas of Remote Islands, The Neck of the Giraffe, and List of Some Losses; her books have won numerous awards and have been translated into more than 30 languages. ([suhrkamp.de](https://www.suhrkamp.de/person/judith-schalansky-p-8197))

Reading with poetic depth and precision

Marble, Mercury, Fog emerges from Schalansky's Frankfurt Poetics Lectures and revolves around material, perception of the world, and the cycles of writing. Those attending this evening will experience not just a simple author reading, but a reflective encounter with the author marked by high literary quality, supported by linguistic artistry and a clear cultural profile. ([zfl-berlin.org](https://www.zfl-berlin.org/veranstaltungen-detail/items/marmor-quecksilber-nebel.html?utm_source=openai))

Venue with art historical aura

The State Museum Schwerin is located at Alter Garten 3 in the heart of the city and is considered a cultural highlight with a significant collection of Dutch painting and the largest number of Jean-Baptiste Oudry works in the world. The venue has been modernized, designed to be more accessible, and features electric lifting platforms, automated doors, and a café with a museum shop. Admission to the museum itself is free; however, a separate ticket arrangement applies for the reading. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/museen/staatliches-museum-schwerin/index.html))

What visitors can expect

On Friday, October 9, 2026, the event begins at 7:00 PM. Admission costs €15.00 in advance and at the box office, plus ticket fees. The evening will be moderated by Anke Jahns. Those seeking to experience the literature days, reading, and museum backdrop in a single cultural moment should mark this date. ([schwerin.de](https://www.schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/event/marmor-quecksilber-nebel-woraus-die-welt-gemacht-ist-lesung-mit-judith-schalansky/))

In summary: Schwerin will have an evening where contemporary literature, material thinking, and museum atmosphere intertwine. Experiencing Judith Schalansky live means hearing language as a space of knowledge. ([suhrkamp.de](https://www.suhrkamp.de/person/judith-schalansky-p-8197))