When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from September 20, 2026, to January 17, 2027, at the Air Museum Amberg.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee for adults is €5.50. Discounts and family rates are also available.

Is the museum accessible?

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

Are there guided tours?

Yes, guided tours are available on request and can also be booked outside of normal opening hours.

Can you take photographs in the museum?

There are no clear statements in the sources evaluated here. Please inquire directly with the museum before your visit.

Venske & Spänle transform marble into living forms at the Air Museum Amberg

Name: Helotrophe – Venske & Spänle
Start: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-17T01:00:00+01:00
Location: Luftmuseum Amberg

sculpture as a living appearance: Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg

With Helotrophe, the Air Museum Amberg presents from September 20, 2026, an exhibition by the artist duo Venske & Spänle, who have been working for years with white marble, organic forms, and an unusually poetic visual language. The sculptures initially appear to be softly modeled, almost liquid bodies, yet are created from finely worked stone. It is precisely in this tension field that an impressive art experience unfolds between material presence, spatial effect, and aesthetic experience.

Between nature form and sculpture

Julia Venske and Gregor Spänle, active as a duo since 1997, are among the prominent voices of contemporary sculpture. Their works combine classical sculpture with an open, contemporary reflection on body, environment, and perception. The duo primarily works with Laaser marble and transforms the hard material into amorphous, vital structures reminiscent of growth, transformation, and biological processes. The language of form appears both cheerful and irritating, playful and serious.

The space as a co-player

In the Air Museum Amberg, this art gains special presence. The historical museum architecture, which is geared towards the interaction of object and environment, enhances the dialogue between sculpture and space. Venske & Spänle conceive the exhibition not merely as a hanging or arrangement, but as a walkable perception situation. Each artwork observation becomes an approach to material, surface, and volume.

Art historical classification and curatorial appeal

The position of the duo is situated in the tradition of modern and contemporary sculpture, while opening it towards a biomorphic, almost narrative form. In their works, aspects of Minimal Art, Organic Abstraction, and installation art resonate, without fully conforming to any of these directions. Exactly therein lies their strength: The works maintain their sculptural seriousness while simultaneously generating an immediate emotional appeal. For art lovers, an exhibition unfolds that is both museumally grounded and sensually accessible.

What visitors can expect in Amberg

Helotrophe promises a concentrated exhibition with sculptural energy, clear material aesthetics, and a strong presence in the space. Those interested in contemporary art, sculpture, museum education, and the relationship between nature form and culture will find here an exhibition with high experiential value. The visit is particularly worthwhile for those who want to not only observe art but to experience it spatially and atmospherically.

Conclusion: Venske & Spänle present an exhibition at the Air Museum Amberg that rethinks classical sculpture and makes the poetic power of the material visible. A visit opens intensive insights into contemporary sculpture and the special exhibition atmosphere of this house. Those seeking art with depth and sensual presence should experience Helotrophe live.