Wiebke Elzel presents her award-winning book *Sabina: Reconstruction of an Investigation*. A conversation exploring art, literature, history, and the enigmatic figure of Sabina von Steinbach.
Wiebke Elzel presents her book *Sabina: Reconstruction of a Research Project* in conversation with Olivia Franke. The work, honored by the Stiftung Buchkunst as one of the most beautiful German books of 2024, is dedicated to the enigmatic figure of Sabina von Steinbach. A multi-layered investigation unfolds, weaving together archival material, images, and imagination. This meticulously crafted book blends art, literature, and history while simultaneously exploring questions of authorship, attribution, and tradition.
Wiebke Elzel is a visual artist and author, as well as a fellow at the Künstlerhaus Lukas. She works primarily with photography and text, using them to develop unique forms of associative storytelling. The book presentation invites attendees to explore historical mysteries and contemporary questions from a new perspective.
This event is part of the Ahrenshoop Literature Days. Discover more readings, discussions, and cultural encounters in the artists’ village of Ahrenshoop—for literature enthusiasts from the region and vacationers on the Baltic Sea.



