When does the exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for August 21, 2026.

How much is the admission?

According to the available event data, admission is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Air Museum Amberg at Eichenforstgäßchen 12 in 92224 Amberg.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

No, the Air Museum is not wheelchair accessible due to the historical building structure and the lack of an elevator.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, guided tours are available upon request even outside regular opening hours.

What are the opening hours?

Wednesday and Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM, Friday to Sunday and on holidays from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Clouds and Forged Air Holes

Name: Clouds and Forged Air Holes – Bettina Dittlmann & Michael Jank
Start: 2026-08-21T23:08:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-21T23:08:00+02:00
Location: Luftmuseum Amberg

Between Sky and Hammer: An Exhibition About Clouds, Metal, and Form

With Clouds and Forged Air Holes, the artist duo Bettina Dittlmann and Michael Jank presents a poetic encounter of jewelry art, material research, and nature observation. The exhibition leads into a world where gold, silver, copper, and iron are not just materials, but carriers of memory, rhythm, and artistic intensity.

Jewelry as Sculptural Experience

For over 20 years, Dittlmann and Jank have developed their hand-forged Forever Rings together. From a piece of material, rings of great physical presence emerge through hammering, stretching, and elongation. The form remains both archaic and highly precise, while the surface tells a story of strength, control, and artisan discipline. Here, jewelry is not seen as ornamentation but as a small sculpture with its own spatial impact.

Clouds as Artistic Motif

Michael Jank has been dedicated to the phenomenon of clouds for years, which in art history has appeared since the Romantic period as a symbol of change, distance, and imagination. In connection with the forged rings, an exciting dialogue unfolds between sky and earth, lightness and weight, fleeting appearance and lasting form. This exhibition atmosphere merges aesthetic experience with art historical depth.

Material, Rhythm, and Precision

The works of Bettina Dittlmann and Michael Jank stand in the tradition of contemporary artistic jewelry and experimental craftsmanship. Their works appear reduced but never cold. The light on metal, the texture of the forged surfaces, and the concentrated language of form create a quiet intensity that invites visitors to closely examine the works.

Cultural Education and Exhibition Experience

Especially in Amberg, a city with a strong cultural profile, this presentation receives special resonance. It opens the perspective on the connection between craftsmanship, design, and fine arts, and makes visible how contemporary jewelry art can be mediated in a museum setting. Anyone interested in material aesthetics, curation, and the poetic power of objects will experience a concentrated approach to current art here.

Conclusion: This exhibition promises a quiet, intense art experience between cloud poetry and forge fire. Anyone wanting to experience art, jewelry, and nature observation in an extraordinary form should not miss this date in Amberg.