Connecting Values at the Freising City Library: Art from I to We

When a shared We emerges from many perspectives

The exhibition Connecting Values – Art from I to We transforms the Freising City Library into an open place for art, democracy, and cultural education. Children, students, and adults showcase collages and canvases created in value workshops led by artist and art therapist Marian Kretschmer.

Democratic values become visible

Democracy in this presentation is not portrayed as a rigid political construct, but as a living process of togetherness and active design. The exhibited works engage with community, responsibility, respect, freedom, and participation. Each collage and each canvas preserves a personal touch. Together, the works form a rich visual dialogue on how individual I-perspectives can converge into a shared We.

Collage and painting as an open visual language

The combination of collage and painting creates a vibrant exhibition atmosphere. Areas of color, shapes, layers, and different materials make personal experiences as visible as societal references. The contemplation of the works opens access to cultural education that does not end with the finished composition but also considers the creative process and the interaction of the participants.

Marian Kretschmer between art and cultural education

Marian Kretschmer works as an artist and art therapist. His practice combines artistic design with societal reflection and educational experience. The exhibition is complemented by works created during his work in schools in Tanzania. His long-term collaboration with the association Marafiki wa Afrika broadens the local exhibition context with an international perspective.

The city library as a cultural site

With its combination of reading culture, education, and encounters, the Freising City Library provides a fitting framework for this presentation. Visitors experience art in a public, accessible environment and can engage with themes of community, responsibility, and democratic participation during regular opening hours. The exhibition is aimed at art enthusiasts, families, school classes, and anyone who wishes to connect aesthetic experience with societal reflection.

Visitor information

The exhibition can be seen from September 8 to October 17, 2026. The city library opens on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 7 PM, Wednesdays to Fridays from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Admission is free.

Conclusion: Art as an invitation to think together

Connecting Values – Art from I to We promises a touching and education-oriented art experience where personal expressiveness, social responsibility, and cultural diversity come together. Those who want to experience how many individual voices create a common resonance space should definitely visit this exhibition live at the Freising City Library.

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Sources:

• City of Freising – Connecting Values – Art from I to We
• Tourism Freising – Exhibition Notes and Visitor Information
• Tourism Landkreis Freising – Event Details
• Events Freising – Event Entry