Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Only partially. The Air Museum is not barrier-free due to the historical building structure and the lack of an elevator; primarily the ground floor is accessible.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee at the Air Museum is 5.50 euros for adults.

Are there guided tours available?

Yes. The Air Museum offers guided tours; these can be booked in advance and are also possible outside of opening hours.

What are the opening hours?

From October to March, it is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 5 PM, Fridays to Sundays and on public holidays from 11 AM to 5 PM.

How long does a visit usually take?

For the exhibition, it is recommended to take about one to one and a half hours, depending on interest.

Venske & Spänle transform marble into floating sculptures full of tranquility

Name: Helotrophe – Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Luftmuseum Amberg

Sculture as Organic Transformation: Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg

The special exhibition Helotrophe showcases the Munich artist duo Venske & Spänle at the Air Museum Amberg. Their sculpture works with white Laaser marble and transforms a classic, hard material into shapes of astonishing softness, movement, and liveliness. The presentation fits into the unusual exhibition atmosphere of the house, which is dedicated to the artistic engagement with air, space, and perception. ([luftmuseum.de](https://www.luftmuseum.de/ausstellungen/aktuell?utm_source=openai))

Between Stone and Floating

Venske & Spänle, Julia Venske and Gregor Spänle, have been working together since the 1990s and have been shown internationally in galleries, museums, and public spaces. Their sculptures appear at first glance like cast, organic bodies, but are crafted from marble with precise sculptural craftsmanship. It is precisely in this tension that the aesthetic experience lies: hardness tips into sensuality, volume into movement, surface into light reflections. ([venskespaenle.com](https://venskespaenle.com/cv?utm_source=openai))

Spatial Effect, Material, and Visual Guidance

The Air Museum Amberg works with a clear museum concept: it connects art, architecture, design, and technology and shows special exhibitions in the historic house Eichenforstgäßchen 12. The place is not barrier-free; only the ground floor is accessible due to the lack of an elevator. It is precisely these conditions sharpen the view for the spatial staging and make the visit a concentrated experience of the works. ([luftmuseum.de](https://www.luftmuseum.de/en/visitor-information/address?utm_source=openai))

Cultural Education and Visitor Experience

The Air Museum offers guided tours, group offerings, and programs for children and school classes. For art-interested visitors, this creates a doubly readable exhibition visit: on one hand as an immediate art experience, on the other hand as access to sculptural processes, material aesthetics, and spatially related installation. Anyone wanting to experience contemporary sculpture in a special museum context will find here an exhibition of high perceptual value. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/en/museums/museum-details/luftmuseum-amberg?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Helotrophe promises an exhibition where marble does not appear heavy, but almost breathes. Venske & Spänle open a poetic space between natural form and abstraction, between transformation and precision. A visit to the Air Museum Amberg is worthwhile for all who want not just to see art but to feel it as an aesthetic experience in space. ([luftmuseum.de](https://www.luftmuseum.de/ausstellungen/aktuell?utm_source=openai))