'Imagine Worlds' focuses on the Nibelungenlied manuscript, dating back to around 1300, which is a significant literary epic from the German Middle Ages. It sheds light on both European and non-European cultural histories. Apart from the epic itself, its impact and interpretations are crucial, offering ample opportunities to explore narratives beyond literature.

Engaging with notions of the past, present, and future, this show questions how things were, are, or might be. It explores the evolution of classic hero images in contemporary media, as well as shifting gender roles. The ideal of courtly love, in particular, is examined as a value system that continues to influence social norms today, offering insights into recent cultural actions and gender dynamics.

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