When does the exhibition take place?

The 12th edition of The Small Format is scheduled from October 9 to 25, 2026, in Dießen am Ammersee. Exact daily times will be announced by the organizer.

Are there guided tours or a supporting program?

Lectures, performances, and special events are usual. Specific dates and tours will be published on the official website.

How much is the admission fee?

Admission regulations will be communicated by the organizer. Currently, no verified price information is available.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

Information on the accessibility of the Kulturforum Blaues Haus will be provided by the municipality of Dießen. Please check the event page before your visit.

Am I allowed to take photographs in the exhibition?

Photo rules vary depending on the artwork and organizer. Please observe notices on-site or inquire in advance with the Kulturforum Blaues Haus.

What is the best way to get there and where can I park?

Address: Prinz-Ludwig-Straße 23, 86911 Dießen am Ammersee. Public transport and parking information are published by the municipality of Dießen on their information pages.

The Small Format 2026: See and Feel Art Anew in the Blue House Dießen

Name: 12. THE SMALL FORMAT - Exhibition
Start: 2026-10-09T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-26T00:59:00+01:00
Location: Kulturforum Blaues Haus

The Small Made Big: The Producer Exhibition at Lake Ammer Returns

At the Kulturforum Blaues Haus in Dießen, the 12th edition of THE SMALL FORMAT gathers the power of concentrated observation: Round works up to a maximum of 40 x 40 centimeters show how pointed painting, sculpture, photography, and installation address big questions on a small scale. The non-profit project, initiated in 2008 by artist and curator Annunciata Foresti, brings contemporary art close to its audience – directly, affordably, collectible.

Art Experience in Small Scale: Forms, Colors, Materiality

Works in small format sharpen the view of the artwork: Structures emerge, brush strokes become readable, surfaces breathe. Between velvety color fields, relieved layers of pigment, and miniature sculptures, an intimate exhibition atmosphere unfolds. The light of the Blaues Haus models edges and color spaces, allowing metal, paper, and canvas to change – an aesthetic experience that rewards proximity.

Curating with Attitude: Producer Exhibition and Regional Anchoring

THE SMALL FORMAT sees itself as a producer exhibition: Artists design, organize, and present. The curation aims for dialogical hanging, concise series, and serial constellations. The networked art scene around Lake Ammer meets international positions; acquisitions by the municipality, a public award, and the jury prize of the district strengthen cultural education in the region.

Art History in Pocket Format: From Sketch to Icon

In art history, the small format has repeatedly served as a laboratory: studies, image notes, inlays of everyday life. In Dießen, this tradition condenses into a program idea. The format demands precision: iconography becomes concise, composition sharp, the relationship between figure and ground reweighted. The result is collection material – quality, affordable, manageable.

Supporting Program and Award Ceremonies: Encounter, Discourse, Recognition

Accompanying lectures, performances, and installations set accents. Awards and acquisitions honor artistic excellence and increase visibility in public. Thus, a cycle of reception, recognition, and promotion is created, which has characterized the Kulturforum Blaues Haus for years.

Conclusion

The 12th edition of THE SMALL FORMAT promises condensed visual worlds, precise formulations, and intense spatial effects. Those who want to experience art directly, discover new positions, and select with expert eyes should visit this exhibition live – for a compact, sustainable art experience at Lake Ammer.