When is the exhibition open

Opening on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 7 PM. Open on the weekends of July 4 and 5 as well as July 11 and 12 from 2 to 6 PM.

Are there guided tours or discussions about the works

Information will follow. Possible discussions or short tours will be announced on-site.

How do I get to the Signal Box Dießen

Address Seestraße 5 86911 Dießen am Ammersee. The Dießen train station is within walking distance. Please note parking advice from the municipality.

Is the exhibition accessible to people with disabilities

Information will follow. Please inquire in advance by phone with the organizer or Studio Signal Box if needed.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition

Information will follow. Please pay attention to notices on-site and respect the privacy of visitors.

How long should I plan for my visit

For an intensive contemplation of the works, 45 to 90 minutes are recommended depending on interest in the individual media.

Exhibition for the 700th Anniversary of the Local Community

Name: Exhibition for the 700th Anniversary of the Local Community
Start: 2026-07-03T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Stellwerk Dießen

700 Years of Dießen in the Reflection of Contemporary Art – a Sensory Journey in the Signal Box

For the 700th anniversary of the local community, the artistic diversity of the Ammersee region converges in the historic signal box of Dießen to create a unique art experience. In the exhibition atmosphere of this architecturally significant building, painting, photography, ceramics, glass objects, and sculpture unfold their dialogues – inaugurated on July 3, 2026, at 7 PM.

Place with Aura: The Signal Box as a Total Artwork

The former railway building has been used since 2011 by painter Annunciata Foresti as a studio and exhibition space. Its clear architecture, the patina of materials, and the soft daylight create a contemplation of work that subtly balances form, color, and spatial effect. The house has been awarded for its sensitive repurposing and is considered a vibrant art location in Dießen.

Painting and Memory: Annunciata Foresti

In Foresti's paintings, floral motifs, Ammersee landscapes, and abstract rhythms intertwine. Bright color fields, glazes transitions, and pastose accents create an aesthetic experience between Mediterranean warmth and Bavarian clarity of light. The artist has shaped the cultural scene of the region for decades and has been honored with the Tassilo Culture Prize.

Photography as Contemplation: Christoph Franke

Franke understands photography as a concentrated moment of unity between gaze and subject. His works oscillate between fine grain, precise composition, and meditative silence – fine art photography that decelerates seeing and opens the image space as a space for thought.

Archaeology of Craftsmanship: Lösche Ceramics

The Dießen ceramic tradition meets contemporary shaping. The presentation refers to research and workshop practice of the Lösche family, who study historical techniques and translate them into today's vessel culture. Glazes, shards, faience tones – materiality becomes history to touch.

Glass and Light: Ulrike Umlauf-Orrom

Umlauf-Orrom's glass objects modulate light into color. Cast structures, translucent skin, and relief surfaces let the space breathe. The shift between transparency and density opens a play of perception between sculpture and architecture.

Sculture and Body: Matthias Rodach

Rodach's sculptural works combine artisanal precision with energetic presence. Woods, composite materials, or kinetic elements accentuate volume, balance, and movement. The form speaks – sometimes monumental, sometimes poetic – about the relationship between figure and surroundings.

Curating and Context: KunstFormat e.V. for the Local Anniversary

The selection unites positions that shape Dießen culturally. In the juxtaposition of media, a panorama of regional art production emerges that takes the anniversary as an occasion to make visible the origin, change, and future of the place. Art discussions and in-depth information will be announced on-site.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a concentrated yet sensually rich exhibition where materials, colors, and light merge into a multifaceted narrative about Dießen. Those seeking art as cultural education and aesthetic experience should definitely experience this ensemble live.