When is the exhibition open

The exhibition is open on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 14 to 18 hrs; further dates are planned for the weekends in July according to the organizer.

Are there tours or educational offers

Information to follow; please check the event page of the market community of Dießen or inquire directly with the organizer KunstFormat e V.

How much is the admission fee

The admission price has not been published; information will follow on the event page or on-site at Signal Box Dießen.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities

No verified information on accessibility is available; please inquire with the organizer or the Tourist Info Dießen before visiting.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition

Photography rules are not posted; generally, it is advisable to consult with the supervising staff and engage respectfully with the artworks.

How much time should one plan for the visit

For a concentrated viewing of the works, a visit duration of about 30 to 60 minutes is recommended, depending on interest.

Exhibition for the 700th Anniversary of the Town

Name: Exhibition for the 700th Anniversary of the Town – A Handful of Dießen
Start: 2026-07-11T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-11T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Stellwerk Dießen

700 Years of Dießen in the Mirror of Contemporary Art: A Handful of Dießen in the Signal Box

To celebrate the 700th anniversary of the town, the historic signal box in Dießen opens its doors for a concentrated showcase of regional artists. In the dense exhibition atmosphere, photography, painting, ceramics, glass objects, and sculpture create a multifaceted art experience that sets history, material, and the present into a sensory dialogue.

Spatial Impact in the Historical Signal Box

The clear volumes of the former signal box, which has been serving as a studio and exhibition space since 2011, sharpen the perception of proportion, light, and material. Visible masonry, muted color tones, and deliberately arranged displays create a calm observation of the works: close to the surface, close to the artistic gesture.

Photography as a Resonance Space: Christoph Franke

Franke works with meditative precision, exploring the tension between form, shadow, and levitation in his studies of nature and trees. The quiet glow of his image surfaces evokes a contemplative aesthetic experience, where time appears condensed and nature becomes the image body.

Painting with a Sense of Place: Annunciata Foresti

Foresti combines color-intensive painting with a curatorial touch. Her image surfaces oscillate between memory and the present, the brush mark remains visible as lived time. The painting reacts to the atmosphere at Lake Ammer and the history of the location – a poetic commentary on the anniversary exhibition.

Ceramics as the Memory of the Region: Lösche Ceramics

The ceramic positions connect to the rich potter tradition of Dießen. Glazes, shards, and forms anchor craftsmanship and research in the present: ceramics appear as an archaeological trace, yet also as a contemporary language of form.

Glass in Tension: Ulrike Umlauf-Orrom

Umlauf-Orrom's glass objects work with transparency, color, and structure. Polished edges, matte and reflective zones modulate the light so that the space itself becomes a plastic component. The installation sensitizes for transitions between materiality and immateriality.

Sculpture and Kinetics: Matthias Rodach

Rodach's sculptures explore volume, balance, and movement. Surface and supporting material enter into a discourse between body and space; kinetic impulses open the object to a performative experience.

Curating with a Sense of Measure and Dialogue

The selection follows the principle of small, precise formats: few positions, strong contrasts, clear lines of sight. This creates a concentrated viewing of the works, where each piece unfolds its own voice while also responding collectively to the town's anniversary.

Conclusion

Those who want to experience art history, craftsmanship tradition, and contemporary aesthetics in direct dialogue will find an exemplary exhibition situation in the signal box. Colors, forms, light, and materials combine for a subtle, sustainable art experience. Recommendation: Save the date, bring time, let the atmosphere work – Dießen celebrates, art responds.