When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from September 20, 2026 to January 17, 2027.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

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

How much is the admission?

The regular admission for adults is €5.50.

Are there tours available?

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

Is the museum accessible?

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

What are the opening hours?

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

Sculpture in Light: Venske & Spänle Open a Quiet Art Experience

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

Helotrophe at the Air Museum Amberg: Sculpture, Marble, and the Tension of Space

With the special exhibition Helotrophe, the Air Museum Amberg will focus on the artist duo Venske & Spänle starting from September 20, 2026. The presentation on the ground floor gathers a sculptural language that has been working for years with white Laaser marble, organic forms, and precise spatial dramaturgy. Between material, body, and environment, an art experience emerges that renegotiates the aesthetic experience of weight and lightness.

Sculpture as a Living Organism

Venske & Spänle are among the distinctive positions in contemporary sculpture. Their work revolves around interaction, transformation, and the question of how sculpture not only occupies space but activates it. Characteristic are flowing lines, biomorphic allusions, and surfaces reminiscent of natural forms. The works open a view on an art that bridges classical stone sculpture and contemporary installation art.

Material, Light, and Spatial Perception

The white material unfolds a special presence in the museum space. The marble reflects light, contours volume, and sharpens the contrast between smooth surface and organic movement. Especially in the Air Museum, a place dedicated to the relationship between space, perception, and atmospheric density, this presentation gains an additional depth. Viewing the works becomes a physical experience here.

Art Historical Context and Curatorial Significance

The duo has been exhibited internationally and has been present in renowned galleries and institutions. The art of Venske & Spänle combines craft precision with conceptual openness. In this tension lies the strength of the curation: The exhibition invites visitors to experience sculpture not as a static object but as a space for thought. For art-interested visitors, access to questions of form, nature image, material aesthetics, and transformation opens up.

Visit, Tour, and Museum Educational Context

The Air Museum offers regular opening hours, tours on request, and a clear museum educational framework. Those who visit the exhibition experience not only individual artworks but a place of cultural education where contemporary sculpture is directly accessible. The presentation is recommended for all who want to see current sculpture in dialogue with space and architecture.

Conclusion: Helotrophe promises a concentrated, sensual, and art historically exciting exhibition experience. Between marble, form, and space, a strong reason arises to visit the Air Museum Amberg live and discover the works of Venske & Spänle in person.