Artists in Motion at Schafhof: Contemporary Art Between Play and Chance
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Play and Chance: European Contemporary Art at Schafhof Freising
The exhibition Artists in Motion: Play and Chance transforms the Schafhof – European Art Forum Upper Bavaria into a European resonance space for contemporary art. Seven artists from Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, and Scotland dedicate themselves to the annual theme and explore how new images, forms, and meanings arise from movement, uncertainty, and playful decisions.
A European Dialogue in Many Media
Artists in Motion stands for the trans-European collaboration of artists from various disciplines. The exhibition connects painting, printmaking, photography, video, sculpture, interactive installation, and conceptual art into a multi-voiced panorama of current art directions.
Participants include Alessandra Bisi from Italy, Inge Bos from Scotland, Gerd Lepic and Steve Schaub from Germany, Michel di Maggio from France, as well as Wim Scheere from Belgium and Uta Schnuppe Strack. Each position approaches the theme of play and chance in its own way. Different materials, visual languages, and working processes enter into a productive dialogue about cultural diversity, inclusion, and European connectedness.
When Chance Becomes an Artistic Method
The focus of the artwork examination is the question of how an artwork changes when conscious design meets open processes. Chance does not appear as mere disruption, but as a productive impulse: forms shift, image spaces remain in motion, and materials develop unexpected relationships.
Photographs, graphics, paintings, and sound works open up an aesthetic experience where planning and uncertainty stand side by side. Colors, surfaces, sounds, and spatial effects shape the exhibition atmosphere and invite viewers to take a closer look at the creative process behind the works.
Cultural Education and Lively Examination of Works
The exhibition makes visible how artists from different countries respond to a common theme. This creates an open space for thought that connects art historical classification with sensual perception. Accompanying programs such as artist talks, lectures, workshops, and tours deepen access to contemporary art and promote critical discourse on European topics.
Art Experience at Schafhof
The Schafhof – European Art Forum Upper Bavaria provides the appropriate architectural framework for this interdisciplinary art experience. The exhibition can be seen in the gallery on the ground floor. The exhibition rooms and the café are wheelchair accessible. In November, opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Sundays and public holidays from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Conclusion: Contemporary Art Between Order and Uncertainty
Artists in Motion: Play and Chance welcomes visitors with a multifaceted encounter of painting, photography, printmaking, video, sculpture, installation, and conceptual art. Those who want to experience how chance becomes an artistic method and how diversity creates a European dialogue should definitely visit this exhibition at the Schafhof live. Admission is free and provides an inspiring aesthetic experience for art enthusiasts, families, and curious explorers.
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