When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from 20.09.2026 to 17.01.2027 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 euros. Discounts and family rates are available.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, guided tours can be booked at the Air Museum upon request, even outside regular opening hours.

Is the museum barrier-free?

No, due to the historical building substance and lack of an elevator, the Air Museum is not barrier-free.

Who is the visit especially suitable for?

For visitors who appreciate contemporary sculpture, art education, and an intensive engagement with the work.

Marble, Space, and Transformation: Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg

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

When Marble Comes to Life: Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg

With Helotrophe, the Air Museum Amberg will showcase an exhibition starting September 20, 2026, that redefines the relationship between sculpture, space, and perception. The artist duo Venske & Spänle transforms white Laaser marble into organically shaped forms that oscillate between natural study, fiction, and sculptural precision. The exhibition runs until January 17, 2027, on the ground floor of the museum. ([luftmuseum.de](https://www.luftmuseum.de/ausstellungen/aktuell))

Sculpture as a Living Counterpart

Venske & Spänle have been working with a material that has stood for permanence, weight, and classical representation in art history for years. This canon is subverted here: The marble appears soft, mobile, almost breathing. The forms recall growth processes, amorphous bodies, and those intermediate states where sculpture is not perceived as a finished object but as an aesthetic experience in space. The artists live and work in Munich and New York; their works have been exhibited internationally in museums, galleries, and public spaces. ([venskespaenle.com](https://venskespaenle.com/))

Humor, Nature, and Transformation

A hallmark of the duo is their own, almost scientific naming of their marble creatures. Behind the playful approach lies a serious investigation of form, materiality, and relationships. The sculptures contradict the rigid image of stone and open a poetic space for thought about transformation, ecological footprints, and the fragile boundary between human intervention and natural form. This attitude shapes the work as much as the craftsmanship of stone processing. ([blickachsen.de](https://www.blickachsen.de/ueber-blickachsen/kuenstler/venske-spaenle))

The Air Museum as a Suitable Resonance Space

The Air Museum Amberg is an ideal place for such works. The house considers itself a museum focused on air, perception, and cultural experimentation, showcasing changing special exhibitions in the historical Klösterl. For the Helotrophe exhibition, the spaces on the ground floor are designated. The visit combines contemporary sculpture with a special exhibition atmosphere, where spatial impact, light, and material interact directly. ([luftmuseum.de](https://www.luftmuseum.de/ausstellungen/aktuell))

Visit, Education, and Conditions

The museum offers guided tours upon request, even outside regular opening hours. Regular hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM, as well as Friday to Sunday and on public holidays from 11 AM to 5 PM. The admission fee for adults is 5.50 euros; thus, the exhibition visit is clearly calculable. Please note: The Air Museum is not barrier-free due to the historical building substance. ([luftmuseum.de](https://www.luftmuseum.de/besucherinfos/oeffnungszeiten))

The exhibition promises a strong art experience between sculptural precision, sensual materiality, and intellectual openness. Anyone who wants to not only see sculpture but experience it in its spatial and conceptual depth should definitely visit Helotrophe in Amberg live. ([luftmuseum.de](https://www.luftmuseum.de/ausstellungen/aktuell))