When is the exhibition open

Open on Sunday 27.09.2026 from 11 to 17 hours. The regular opening hours of the City Museum apply, and access to the city gallery is via the main entrance of the museum.

Does it cost to enter

Admission to the City Gallery Alte Feuerwache is free. Separate admission prices apply to the City Museum, which do not affect the gallery.

Are there tours or educational offers

Information will follow. Generally, the City Museum offers programs for groups and schools; inquiries should be made via email to the museum.

Is the exhibition accessible barrier-free

Access is via the City Museum Amberg. Barrier-free accessibility is indicated; for special requirements, prior phone consultation is recommended.

May I take photos in the exhibition

Please observe the house rules of the City Museum. Photography without flash may be restricted; if in doubt, ask the on-site supervisory staff.

Where can I park and how do I get there

The address is Zeughausstraße 18, 92224 Amberg. Parking garages are located in the city area; alternatively, arriving by public transport and a short walk is recommended.

From Amberg to Rajasthan: Photographs that Breathe Light and Life

Name: Gerd Dollhopf: From Amberg to Rajasthan – Photographs
Start: 2026-09-27T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE im Stadtmuseum Amberg

Between Upper Palatinate and Desert: Gerd Dollhopf's Photographic Journey

This exhibition invites you to an intense art experience: Gerd Dollhopf, born in Amberg and internationally active as a photographer, spans the arc from familiar urban scenes of Upper Palatinate to color-saturated scenes from Rajasthan. In the city gallery ALTE FEUERWACHE, an exhibition atmosphere emerges that combines artwork observation, light guidance, and spatial impact into an aesthetic experience. Admission is free.

Imagery in the Tension Field of Color, Light, and Texture

In precisely curated image sequences, materiality, surfaces, and color spectra unfold: dusty ocher and brick tones of Indian architecture contrast with cool Amberg daylight. The photographic composition works with lines, layers, and serial motifs; close-ups and panoramas alternate and intensify perception. Thus, the exhibition opens a dialogue between documentation and poetic condensation.

Photographic Practice: Between Reportage and Artistic Setting

Dollhopf's works are rooted in the tradition of journalistic photography while exploring the boundaries of artistic photography. Themes such as urban topographies, daily rituals, and cultural gestures are captured in a concise visual language. The curation organizes the series by motifs and perspectives; thus, a calm path is created that invites visitors to slowed perception and concentrated artwork observation.

Art Historical Classification and Biography

Gerd Dollhopf (b. 1963 in Amberg) has worked for decades as a photographer, lecturer, and head of a photography class in Nuremberg. His projects connect travel and street photography with architecture-related image series. Collaborations, exhibition participations, and teaching activities within the context of German photography culture shape his profile. Earlier projects intertwined Eastern European image spaces with documentary storytelling and reference traditions of the German-speaking photo reportage.

Local Reference and Museum Framework

The city gallery ALTE FEUERWACHE is part of the City Museum Amberg. It showcases contemporary art from the region at a high level – from painting, graphics, and sculpture to photography, new media, and installation. Access is via the main entrance of the City Museum; regular opening hours apply. The clear architecture of the gallery contributes to precise hanging and effective light guidance.

Visitor Feedback

The reactions of visitors are clear: The exhibition excites art lovers.

Facebook: A visitor writes: 'Rarely seen such intense colors and simultaneously such quiet narratives – an impressive exhibition.'

Conclusion

Those who love photography as an art of attention will be rewarded here: concentrated motifs, masterful light direction, clear curation. Discover how Amberg and Rajasthan meet in surprising correspondences – and let yourself be inspired to your own mindful artwork observation.