Who receives support – and under what conditions – to fulfill their desire to have children? And who is prevented from doing so? The exhibition “Atlas of Reproduction” explores these questions by bringing together research, art, design, and the public in new formats for dialogue.

Text: Carolin Schurr, Laura Perler und Mirko Winkel
Sep 1, 2026

When we – Laura Perler, Mirko Winkel, and Carolin Schurr – began our adult lives in the 1990s and early 2000s, it seemed as though it was only a matter of time before reproductive rights became widespread throughout the world. Reproductive rights refer to human rights that guarantee all people the right to make free, self-determined decisions – without discrimination – about their bodies, their sexuality, and whether, when, and how many children they wish to have.

Today, however, we see that reproductive freedom – such as the right to abortion – have become the target of political attacks in many countries. Public debates on these issues in politics, the media, and society are becoming increasingly polarized. Through our research and our new exhibition and book project, “Atlas of Reproduction,” we aim to create a space for dialogue that facilitates nuanced, research-informed debates.

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