When is the exhibition open

Tuesday to Friday 11 am to 4 pm, Saturday 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm, closed on Monday. Valid during the exhibition period 29.01. to 12.04.2026.

Is there an admission fee for the Stadtgalerie

Admission to the Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE is free. The Stadtmuseum has separate admission prices according to visitor info.

Where does the exhibition take place

In the Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE at the Stadtmuseum Amberg, Zeughausstraße 18, 92224 Amberg. Access is via the Stadtmuseum.

How is accessibility arranged

Parts of the museum are not fully accessible due to the historic building substance. Detailed information is provided by the museum team in advance by phone or email.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition

Photography is possible for private use or with prior permission. Please observe signs and instructions from the supervisory staff.

Are there parking options and travel information

Parking is recommended at the Amberger Congress Centrum, Schießstätteweg. Arrive by public transport via Amberg train station, then walk to Zeughausstraße 18.

Ariadne reconnected: Experience thread, labyrinth, and spider sensually in Amberg today

Name: The Ariadne Project – Belle Shafir & Hanna Regina Uber
Start: 2026-01-29T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-12T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE im Stadtmuseum Amberg

Myth woven into the present: The Ariadne Project in Amberg

In the Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE, an extraordinary art experience unfolds: Belle Shafir and Hanna Regina Uber transform the ancient Ariadne myth into a contemporary spatial installation. Between thread, labyrinth, and spider, an exhibition atmosphere emerges that artfully unites art contemplation, aesthetic experience, and sensory perception.

Red Thread, Black Sound: Sensory Impressions

In the bright gallery space, crocheted material lines, fine threads, and transparent volumes outline a walkable choreography. Light meets textile thread, shadows structure the form; the space breathes. A specially composed sound collage on the steel cello extends the installation into the acoustic - every movement of the visitors subtly alters the spatial effect.

Ariadne and Arachne: Art Historical Depth

Shafir's thread art and Uber's labyrinth motifs connect to ancient iconography and the metamorphosis myths. The famous Ariadne thread becomes an artistic guiding metaphor between orientation and seduction; Arachne appears as a rebellious counterpart that reframes weaving – as the primordial gesture of painting, sculpture, and installation. Curatorially precise, the exhibition oscillates between material poetry and media-reflective spatial installation.

Biographical Lines: From Amberg to Tel Aviv

Belle Shafir, born in Amberg and working in Tel Aviv, has been exploring textile and organic materials for decades - from horsehair to nylon - as fragile yet resistant drawings in space. Hanna Regina Uber, a sculptor from the region, develops sculpture and installation between bronze, wood, and digital labyrinth structures. Both positions combine craftsmanship with precise form analysis.

Cultural Education and Mediation

The Stadtgalerie in the Stadtmuseum Amberg anchors the exhibition in an inclusive educational context: Opening hours are clearly structured; admission is free. Guided tours and art discussions complement the art contemplation. Information on the accessibility of the building allows for reliable visit planning.

Conclusion

Anyone wanting to experience contemporary art as an intense spatial and sound event will find a dense, cleverly curated experience between myth and material in the Ariadne Project. Come, let yourself be guided – and lose yourself productively in the labyrinth of forms.