When does the exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for 19.06.2026 at 19:06.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Air Museum Amberg, Eichenforstgäßchen 12, 92224 Amberg.

How much is the admission?

According to available data, the event is free of charge.

Is the exhibition accessible?

The air museum is, according to museum information, not fully accessible, as the building does not have an elevator.

Are there guided tours?

Guided tours are offered at the Air Museum, some also outside regular opening hours upon request.

What themes characterize the exhibition?

The focus is on jewelry art, material processing, clouds as a natural motif and the idea of transforming metal into art objects.

Light Clouds, Heavy Metal: An Exhibition Full of Poetic Tension

Name: Clouds and Forged Air Holes – Bettina Dittlmann & Michael Jank
Start: 2026-06-19T21:06:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-19T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Luftmuseum Amberg

Clouds, Metal and the Poetic Lightness of Creation

With Clouds and Forged Air Holes, the artist duo Bettina Dittlmann and Michael Jank presents an exhibition where goldsmithing, experimental material processing and nature observation merge into a concentrated art experience. The presentation takes you into a world of finely crafted rings, precise surfaces, and visually powerful forms, where craftsmanship, concept and aesthetic experience interpenetrate.

Between Smithy Fire and Heaven Mirror

In the center are the Forever Rings, handcrafted jewelry objects made from gold, silver, copper and iron, developed over more than 20 years. The material is shaped from a single piece, punched, stretched, and elongated. It is precisely in this tension between resistance and transformation that the special aura of the works unfolds: jewelry does not appear merely as a decorative object, but as a dense sculpture in small format.

Material as a Form of Thought

Bettina Dittlmann and Michael Jank combine traditional goldsmithing with an open, contemporary language of forms. The examination of the works reveals a subtle balance of precision and experiment, of cool metallic and handcrafted warmth. Particularly impressive is the way the motif of the cloud as a symbol of change, transience, and imagination influences the language of forms of the exhibition. Thus, a dialogue emerges between natural phenomena and art objects, between poetic imagination and material discipline.

Curating with Sensitivity for Space and Perception

The exhibition offers more than a classic jewelry showcase. It opens a space for cultural education, where art historical references can be read as well as the presence of autonomous jewelry. Those who view the works recognize not only the virtuosity of craftsmanship but also the idea of the art object as a bearer of memory, process, and attitude.

Amberg as a Place of Concentrated Encounter

The presentation in Amberg convincingly integrates into the cultural landscape of the city. Especially in the context of the Air Museum and the Amberg art scene, the theme of air, clouds, and lightness gains special resonance. Here, a sensitively developed jewelry concept meets a place known for unusual perspectives and experimental formats.

Conclusion: Anyone who visits this exhibition experiences jewelry as a form of art of rare density: precise, poetic, physical and at the same time intellectually open. The works of Bettina Dittlmann and Michael Jank invite you to not only see material but to experience it in all its poetic tension. A visit to Amberg is definitely worthwhile.