When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from 21.03.2026 to 21.06.2026. Visit is planned for 17.05.2026 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is the entrance free?

Yes, admission to the exhibition is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At Schafhof - European Art Forum Upper Bavaria in Freising, Am Schafhof 1, 85354 Freising.

Are there tours or accompanying programs?

Yes, the exhibition includes tours, open studios, and workshops. This includes a curator's tour and an art workshop.

Is the exhibition site accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces and café are accessible.

How do I get to Schafhof?

Schafhof is located on the outskirts of Freising. A shuttle taxi from Freising train station is offered for openings and events.

Playful Art Opens Surprising Perspectives on Europe in Freising

Name: Playful | Focus > Europe VII
Start: 2026-05-17T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Schafhof - Europäisches Kunstforum Oberbayern

Playful at Schafhof: When Art Becomes a Thinking Game

The exhibition Playful | Focus > Europe VII at Schafhof - European Art Forum Upper Bavaria brings contemporary art into a surprisingly light yet clever movement. Under the theme of the year Play and Chance, the show demonstrates how artistic strategies can open new perspectives and how fragile the relationship between gain and loss can be.

A Course Between Gallery and Barrel Vault

Upon entering the exhibition, visitors experience not a rigid tour, but a course through different perceptual spaces. 3D simulations, a card game, shadow outlines, phones with nature sounds, and other experimental works transform the exhibition visit into an aesthetic experience that intertwines seeing, hearing, and thinking. The barrel vault amplifies the spatial effect and places the works within an intense atmosphere of architecture, light, and material.

Play as an Artistic Method

Under the title Focus > Europe, works by artists who have participated in the European Art Scholarship program of the District of Upper Bavaria have been showcased for years. In 2026, seven artists from Croatia, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Upper Bavaria will present their positions. Their free and experimental works make visible how contemporary art reacts to the environment, daily life, and society.

Between Experiment and Social Awareness

The exhibition combines playful forms with substantive depth. This is precisely where its strength lies: The audience encounters art that does not preach but stimulates, irritates, and opens up. Those who engage in the works will discover questions of perception, decision, risk, and possibility. Thus, the art experience becomes a conceptual space for cultural education and art historical orientation.

Framework Program, Tours, and Participation

The exhibition includes a curated accompanying program with tours, open studios, and workshops. Particularly exciting is the workshop Pixel Art, which combines digital drawing techniques with portrait design. The curator's tour on International Museum Day also emphasizes mediation and deep contextualization.

Conclusion

Playful | Focus > Europe VII promises an exhibition that brings together curiosity, sensuality, and reflection. Those wishing to experience contemporary art with intellectual sharpness and an open spatial effect should not miss this visit in Freising. The exhibition invites visitors to change their perspective and experience art as a living dialogue.