When is the best time to visit the exhibition

It is recommended to visit Wednesday to Sunday during the summer opening hours of the Air Museum; in the afternoon, the light in the chapel is particularly atmospheric.

Are there guided tours or educational offers

Guided tours are possible at the Air Museum upon request; further information will follow or inquire directly with the museum via email and phone.

How much is the admission fee

According to the event entry, the special exhibition is free of charge; separate fees may apply for other services of the museum.

Is the exhibition accessible to wheelchair users

The Gothic Chapel is located on the upper floor of a historic building without an elevator; therefore, the exhibition space is not accessible.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition

Please pay attention to the museum's guidelines on site; there are sometimes specific rules for photography in special exhibitions.

Where is the Air Museum located and how do I get there

The Air Museum is located in the old town of Amberg, Eichenforstgäßchen 12; travel by train to Amberg station, then a short walk to the city center.

See Architecture Anew: Perspectives by Günther Bayerl at the Air Museum Amberg

Name: Special Exhibition Perspectives – Günther Bayerl (Gothic Chapel)
Start: 2026-07-15T17:07:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-15T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Luftmuseum Amberg (Gotische Hauskapelle)

Perspectives at the Air Museum Amberg: Architecture Seen Anew – with the Camera of Günther Bayerl

The special exhibition Perspectives showcases architectural ceiling views in strictly composed, predominantly symmetrical photographs by Günther Bayerl in the Gothic Chapel of the Air Museum Amberg. The photographer from Neu-Ulm reduces spaces to formal, constructive, and atmospheric fundamental structures – an intense artistic experience that makes the gaze upwards an aesthetic event.

Architecture from the Vertical: Forms, Light, Statics

From sacred vaults to modern structures: Bayerl's examination of works begins at the intersection of painting and photography but quickly spans into space. Bundles of lines guide the gaze like ribbed vaults, coffered ceilings, and domes. Contrasts between shadow zones and light fields accentuate spatial depth perception. Materiality – stone, stucco, wood, concrete – becomes the texture that shapes the exhibition atmosphere.

Consistent Perspective, Clear Curating

The series follows a curatorial idea of consistent verticality: all images originate from the upward gaze. Thus, visual pairs and rhythms are formed that make the epoch, art movement, or building task comparable. In the chapel – itself a late medieval space – motif and place enter into a precise dialogue about statics, ornamentation, and sacrality.

Biographical Context and Art Historical Classification

Günther Bayerl (b. 1983) studied Digital Media at the University of Ulm and Art Photography at the University of Tasmania. He gained recognition with the picture book World Heritage – Germany's Living Past (ITB BookAward 2018) and architecture photography series that have won awards at international competitions. His works combine documentary precision with a visual language reminiscent of constructivist photography and minimal art.

Aesthetic Experience: Symmetry, Breath, Resonance

In the exhibition space, the photographs unleash a quiet, focused energy: Symmetries stabilize the gaze, repetitions create resonance. The light models volume, and the image edge becomes the frame architecture. The examination of works sharpens perception for proportion, ornamentation, and structural frameworks – a lesson in seeing that makes architecture tangible as a spatial score.

Service and Visitor Experience

The Air Museum Amberg is dedicated to art, design, technology, and architecture around the element of air. The Gothic Chapel is located on the upper floor; the historic building has no elevator. Plan your visit during the summer opening hours.

Conclusion

Perspectives promises a concentrated visual experience between photographic art and architectural culture. Those who wish to consciously perceive colors, forms, and spatial effects will find exemplary training for the eye here – and an invitation to explore architecture in the future with an elevated perspective. Absolutely visit live and experience the image spaces in the unique atmosphere of the chapel.