When is the Helotrophe exhibition running?

The exhibition is on view from 20.09.2026 to 17.01.2027 at the Air Museum Amberg.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

What is the admission price?

The regular admission for adults is €5.50. Discounts and other prices are listed on the museum's website.

Is the museum accessible?

No. According to visitor information, the Air Museum is not accessible due to the historical building fabric and the lack of an elevator.

Are there tours available?

Yes. Tours are available on request and can also take place outside regular opening hours according to the museum.

What makes the exhibition special?

Venske & Spänle work with organic forms and white Laaser marble. The exhibition connects sculpture, space, and light into a special aesthetic experience.

Sculptures from Marble That Allow the Space in Amberg to Breathe Anew

Name: Helotrophe – Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg
Start: 2026-09-20T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-18T00:59:59+01:00
Location: Luftmuseum Amberg

Helotrophe at the Air Museum: Sculpture as a Living Spatial Experience

With Helotrophe, the Air Museum Amberg will present an exhibition by the artist duo Venske & Spänle, whose sculptural works have for years stood out due to their organic shapes, precise mastery of materials, and an intense engagement with space and nature. The special exhibition on the ground floor opens up an art experience that oscillates between attraction and irritation, growth and transformation.

Forms that Breathe

Julia Venske and Gregor Spänle have been working together since 1997 and are present internationally in museums, galleries, and public spaces. Their sculpture evolves from a clear language of forms that translates natural processes, physical presence, and spatial tension into concentrated sculptures. In Amberg, this attitude enters into a dialogue with the Air Museum, whose exhibition atmosphere sharpens the view of the invisible.

White Laaser Marble and the Poetics of Surface

Characteristic of the duo is their work with white Laaser marble. The material gives the works an almost skin-like brightness, a quiet monumentality, and a fine play of light. Organic volumes, flowing structures, and biomorphic allusions evoke thoughts of natural forms without tipping into mere imitation. This creates an aesthetic experience that remains as sensual as it is conceptual.

Space, Body, Sculpture

The artistic research of Venske & Spänle revolves around the interaction between humans, space, and sculpture. Especially in a museum environment, it becomes clear how much their works activate the surrounding space: they create contrasts, open associative spaces, and invite slow contemplation of the works. Thus, the exhibition promises not only artistic enjoyment but also a poignant form of cultural education.

A Place that Makes the Invisible Visible

The Air Museum Amberg sees itself as a house for unusual perspectives. Its collection, the changing special exhibitions, and the didactic formats make the house a place where art education and aesthetic experience intersect. For Helotrophe, this creates a coherent framework: the sculptures unfold their effect between historical architecture, museum gaze, and the lightness of the theme of air.

Conclusion

Helotrophe promises a compelling exhibition for all who want to not only view contemporary sculpture but also experience it spatially and sensually. Those interested in material aesthetics, art in space, and international contemporary art should definitely experience this exhibition live in Amberg.