Is admission to the exhibition free?

Yes, according to the event data, admission is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the District Office Amberg-Sulzbach, Schloßgraben 3, 92224 Amberg.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Partially. Accessibility for the exhibition offer in a museum context often has limitations; specific information about the event location will follow.

Are there guided tours or accompanying programs?

Information will follow. The accompanying program is not fully specified in the available data.

How long should one plan for the visit?

For an in-depth examination of the works, about 30 to 60 minutes is advisable, depending on personal interest.

Can I visit the exhibition without prior registration?

No information is available in the current data. Please check the latest announcements from the organizer.

Clouds and Forged Air Holes

Name: Clouds and Forged Air Holes – Bettina Dittlmann & Michael Jank
Start: 2026-08-26T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-27T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Landratsamt Amberg-Sulzbach

Clouds, Metal and the Poetry of Craftsmanship in Amberg

The exhibition Clouds and Forged Air Holes brings the artist duo Bettina Dittlmann and Michael Jank into focus for a precise, yet poetic examination of their work. In Amberg, visitors encounter jewelry objects and form experiments that translate traditional goldsmithing, experimental material processing, and the observation of the natural phenomenon of clouds into an impressive aesthetic experience.

When Gold, Silver, and Iron Become Images

Since 1998, Dittlmann and Jank have been developing their Forever Rings as a collaborative artistic practice. Made from fine gold, fine silver, copper, and pure iron, forged forms emerge that make the journey from raw material to artfully condensed object visible. This transformation gives the exhibition its unique atmosphere: The eye follows surfaces, tensions, reflections, and small irregularities that keep the manual process readable.

Between Jewelry Art, Object, and Sculpture

Bettina Dittlmann is clearly positioned in the fields of jewelry art and object art from an art historical perspective. Her education at the State Vocational School for Glass and Jewelry in Neugablonz, at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich, as well as her international teaching and work biography speak for a position that combines craftsmanship discipline with conceptual openness. Michael Jank complements this attitude with his background in industrial design, photography, and printmaking. Together, they create a body of work that understands jewelry not as ornamentation, but as a concentrated form of culture, material, and bodily relation.

Clouds as Motif, Metaphor, and Nature Observation

The title refers to the cloud as a fleeting natural phenomenon and to the forged form as its counter-image: solid, weighted, permanent. It is precisely in this tension that the exhibition unfolds its charm. It connects the lightness of the gaze with the heaviness of metal, the observation of nature with the artisanal condensation. Thus, an art experience emerges that is both sensual and intellectual.

Art Historical Significance and International Recognition

The biographies of both artists demonstrate their high authority in the field of contemporary jewelry art. Bettina Dittlmann has received, among others, the Herbert Hofmann Prize, the Bavarian State Prize, and the Danner Prize. Her works are part of significant collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the New Collection. Michael Jank has also been awarded the Bavarian State Prize and is represented in international collections. This grants the exhibition in Amberg an art historical depth that extends far beyond the regional occasion.

The Venue: Amberg as a Space for Culture and Encounter

The exhibition takes place at the District Office Amberg-Sulzbach, Schloßgraben 3 in 92224 Amberg. The location is centrally located and easily accessible within the framework of cultural education. Visitors to the exhibition not only experience a precisely curated exhibition experience but also a view of contemporary art in dialogue with a public house that makes cultural participation visible.

Conclusion

Clouds and Forged Air Holes promises an exhibition for all who wish to rediscover jewelry art, material aesthetics, and artisanal precision. Here, nature imagery, a sense of form, and mastery of craftsmanship meet at a high level. A visit to Amberg is definitely worthwhile, as this exhibition combines knowledge, perception, and emotional presence into a rarely dense cultural experience.