When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is listed for July 30, 2026, starting at 09:00 AM and runs according to the museum from July 7, 2026, to September 27, 2026.

How much is the entrance fee?

The regular entrance fee is 8 Euro. Reduced tickets cost 6 Euro.

Where is the Diocesan Museum Freising located?

The museum is located at Domberg 21 in 85354 Freising.

What are the opening hours?

The Diocesan Museum Freising is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM and closed on Mondays.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the museum is barrier-free or step-free accessible; currently, there are indications for barrier-free access due to construction work and only limited disabled parking.

Are there guided tours or mediation offers?

Yes, the museum offers guided tours and art mediation programs. For some offers, registration by email is required.

Colors become language: Ruth Kohler's painting at the Diocesan Museum Freising

Name: A Life in Colors – The Painter Ruth Kohler
Start: 2026-07-30T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-30T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

A vibrant artistic experience at the Diocesan Museum Freising

With A Life in Colors – The Painter Ruth Kohler, the Diocesan Museum Freising opens a view of a work in which color itself becomes the main character. The exhibition does not focus on the object, but rather on the painterly experience and invites an intensive contemplation of the works.

Color as an expression of life and memory

Ruth Kohler understands painting as a language of sensation. Her images unfold a range between strength and tenderness, hope and sorrow. It is precisely in this that her aesthetic experience lies: color does not appear as a decorative means, but as a carrier of mood, tension, and inner movement.

An artist between academic education and free gesture

The painter, born in 1929 in Fürth, is one of the early women who studied at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts after the war. Following her training as a master student and assistant to Franz Nagel, as well as stages in Florence, Rome, and Paris, she initially worked as a church painter. Frescoes, stained glass windows, and paintings for sacred spaces shaped her path and sharpened her sensitivity to spatial effects, light, and materiality.

The exhibition atmosphere on the Freising Cathedral Hill

At the Diocesan Museum Freising, this painterly attitude meets an architecture that combines historical depth with contemporary exhibition culture. The house showcases art and cultural treasures from early Christianity to the present day, providing a framework in which Kohler's color-centered painting comes particularly into its own. The tour promises a calm, focused exhibition experience with space for contemplative viewing.

Education, mediation, and art historical context

The exhibition includes a museum mediation that makes art historical contexts comprehensible and opens access for a broad audience. Those interested in painting, art movements, color research, and artistic biographies will find here a sensual as well as informative approach. The exhibition situates Ruth Kohler's work within a tradition-conscious yet highly individual pictorial language.

Why a visit is worthwhile

This exhibition shows how strongly color can shape spaces, memories, and feelings. It highlights that painting does not merely depict but shapes perception. Those who experience Ruth Kohler's work live will discover a quiet, powerful artistic experience that resonates long after and sharpens the view for the poetry of color.

Conclusion

A Life in Colors is an exhibition for everyone seeking painting as a spiritual and sensual experience. The Diocesan Museum Freising offers the ideal location: art historically grounded, atmospherically rich, and highly recommended for an inspiring visit.