Travelling Exhibition: Versäumte Bilder
The exhibition
The Office of the University Women’s Representative at the University of Würzburg has succeeded in hosting the first stop of the travelling exhibition: ‘Missed Images ’ as part of the meta-project ‘Innovative Women in Focus’.
The AI-generated images in the exhibition shine a spotlight on female scientists and pioneers whose work received little or no attention, often because they were overshadowed by men and were thus denied academic recognition (during their lifetimes).
Venue & Opening Hours
The exhibition will be on display from 17 September to 26 October in the wheelchair-accessible Forum on Wittelsbacher Platz.
Opening hours during the summer break are: Monday–Thursday 7 am–4 pm, Friday 7 am–1 pm
and during term time (from 12 October): Monday–Friday 7 am–9 pm.
Supporting programme
The exhibition is accompanied by a programme of events, which includes two lunchtime talks as well as interactive tours of the exhibition. Come and be surprised!
28 September 2026, 8.30 am
Flow through art. Artistic yoga session 1
A mindful and active start to the week in the exhibition with Lidia Encheva
Yoga and art have much in common: intense observation and feeling, pausing and reflecting, conscious experience, openness, wonder, …
Early in the morning, before the university fills with students and staff, we’ll enjoy the very special atmosphere of the Forum and the exhibition in a small group. Surrounded by the artistic works of outstanding women, we’ll recharge our batteries and strengthen our bodies. Experience a mindful break inspired by art. Afterwards, you’ll have the chance to view the exhibition at your leisure. Enjoy yoga as the perfect way to set the mood for a sensory exploration of art.
During our ‘Flow through Art’ – an artistic yoga session – you’ll practise yoga for 45 minutes under the guidance of Würzburg-based yoga teacher Lidia Encheva.
No previous yoga experience is required. This session is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience.
- Please bring your own yoga mat
- Comfortable clothing is recommended
- Meeting point: the Forum
Please register at natalie.nikolaus@uni-wuerzburg.de. The number of participants is limited to 10.
29 September 2026, 12.30 pm – Lunchtime Talk
The visibility of women since the 19th century – what does it entail?
Presentation and discussion in the exhibition. Followed by light refreshments
Office of the University Women’s Representative
As well as exploring what visibility means and how the power of the media should be assessed, we will look at the portrayal of women in the media in general and examine some examples of how media visibility can have a concrete impact on women’s lives – from Barbara Thein to Collien Fernandes. In the discussion that follows, thoughts, perspectives, experiences and ideas can be shared.
Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
We look forward to receiving your registration at natalie.nikolaus@uni-wuerzburg.de. You are also welcome to drop in at short notice.
9 October 2026, 12.30 pm
Flow through art. Artistic yoga session 2
A mindful and active lunch break in the exhibition with Lidia Encheva
Yoga and art have much in common: intense observation and feeling, pausing and reflecting, conscious experience, openness, wonder, …
At lunchtime, just when the university is bustling with students and staff, we’ll enjoy a haven of calm in a small group within the exhibition at the Forum. Surrounded by the artistic works of outstanding women, we’ll recharge our batteries and invigorate our bodies. We’ll experience our mindful break through artistic inspiration. Afterwards, there is an opportunity to view the exhibition at your leisure. Let’s enjoy yoga as the ideal way to set the mood for a sensory experience of art.
During our ‘Flow through Art’ – an artistic yoga session – we practise yoga for 45 minutes under the guidance of Würzburg-based yoga teacher Lidia Encheva.
No previous yoga experience is required. This session is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience.
- Please bring your own yoga mat
- Comfortable clothing is recommended
- Meeting point: the Forum
Please register at natalie.nikolaus@uni-wuerzburg.de. The number of participants is limited to 10.
9 October 2026, 3 pm – Family tour
Experiencing virtual worlds – How VR and AI are changing our digital selves
Prof. Dr Carolin Wienrich, XR HUB (with an interactive session)
Content: Virtual realities and artificial intelligence offer new ways of representing oneself in digital worlds. From the mechanisms of VR to the embodiment of avatars, right through to the opportunities and risks of AI, we offer a multifaceted insight into human-computer interaction.
Demo: Using a virtual representation of Professor Carolin Wienrich as a starting point, participants can interactively explore how different avatars and voices – even a clone of their own – influence our perception of others. This allows them to experience both the possibilities and the risks of AI-supported virtual worlds.
The tour is suitable for children of school age and above. Please register at natalie.nikolaus@uni-wuerzburg.de. The number of participants is limited to 15 families.
22 October 2026, 12.00 – Lunch Talk
My Digital Self and I – Between Virtual Worlds, AI and Self-Determination**
Lecture & discussion in the exhibition. Followed by refreshments
Prof. Dr Carolin Wienrich
Brief description: How are virtual reality and artificial intelligence changing our experiences, our behaviour and the way we view ourselves? We will examine the psychological effects of immersive worlds, explore how we experience avatars as our own bodies, and demonstrate how AI helps shape our digital interactions. The focus is on people in an increasingly digitalised world: what opportunities are opening up for identity and self-expression? How are our perceptions and decisions influenced? And how can we help shape digital worlds in a self-determined way?
Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
We look forward to receiving your registration at natalie.nikolaus@uni-wuerzburg.de. You are also welcome to drop by on the day.
26 October 2026, 6.30 pm – Literary and musical closing event for the exhibition
Reading with musical interludes. Followed by drinks and light refreshments
Reading: Andrea Bähr & Leo Fröhlich. Music: to be announced
Amidst the travelling exhibition, we will listen to excerpts from several books and learn about other women who were active in academia or pioneers in their fields, yet never received – or only received after their deaths – the recognition they deserved. In some cases, they were simply oppressed or persecuted because of their knowledge.
During the breaks between readings, we’ll listen to pieces by female composers, lyricists, singers and more…
To round off the event, we invite you to a light reception outside the Forum.
We’d be delighted if you could register at natalie.nikolaus@uni-wuerzburg.de. However, you’re also welcome to drop by at short notice.
