Trail of modern sculptures
The International Artists' House Villa Concordia has been in Bamberg since 1997. Just one year later, the first exhibition took place as part of the "Modern Sculptures in Bamberg" series. This cycle started with works by Columbian sculptor Fernando Botero, and was followed by exhibitions of further well-known artists like Lüpertz, Wortelkamp or Avramidis. Of each exhibition Bamberg managed to buy one of the sculptures in the aftermath, thus creating the core of the trail of modern sculptures.
„Anxious moon“ by Rui Chafes
This sculpture by the Portuguese sculptor Rui Chafes seems to hover above the waterline of the River Regnitz. Made of steel it is fixed to a tree that has its branches hanging over the waters of the river and surprises visitors on a stroll through Bamberg’s big city park, the “Hain”. The ...
„Air-Earth“ by Jaume Plensa
This luminous sculpture from the Catalan artist Jaume Plensa is called „Air-Earth“. It was erected in the middle of the historic mill quarter in 2012, going back to an exhibition of eight of these sculptures „EIGHT POETS“ located all over town in that year. The figure changes its colour ...
"Anchor figure 2002" by Bernhard Luginbühl
The sculpture by Swiss artist Bernhard Luginbühl deals with civilisation and the environment and is made of disused objects. The sculpture was bought after an exhibition in 2004 with the support of the Foundation of Upper Franconia.
“Apoll” by Markus Lüpertz
The disputed German artist Markus Lüpertz often alludes to the great archaic motives of the classic era. Apoll is one of them and shows the Roman god in a very different light. Its final location near the little church St. Elisabeth, was proposed by the artist himself. The sculpture is set on a ...
Studio Bernd Wagenhäuser
Artist Bernd Wagenhäuser presents his work in his new arts loft in the middle of Bamberg. On 200 sqm this new exhibition hall enables him to show some of his smaller works, models, graphic art and installations and sketches, even though he is well known especially for his large Cor-Ten Steel ...
Stigma - Memorial for the victims of the 17. century witch hunt
The installation and sculpture was erected in memory of all the victims of the prosecutions and executions of at least 1.000 innocent men and women, and even children, who were accused of witchcraft, tortured and executed in 17. century Bamberg.
"Centurione I" by Igor Mitoraj
Bronze statue by Polish born sculptor Igor Mitoraj who works in Paris and Pietrasanta (Italy). The artist's heads, torsos and figures are reminiscent of the classical beauty of antiquity, but break away from it with intentional damage to each work of art. Purchased by Bamberg town council in ...
Three-piece arts installation / Cor-ten steel / 2020
This contemporary art installation of the artist Bernd Wagenhäuser is integrated into the Project “Kunstwerk10” (artwork 10) of the association “Kunstwerk10”. It shows memories of Jewish life in Bamberg and offers a chance to try and deal with the past. At the same time, it demonstrates ...
Statue of Saint Sebastian
The group of figures depicting the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian was donated by Martin Mutschele in 1780 and was dedicated as a thank-offering for the safe return of Mutschele’s brother, the court sculptor Bonaventura Joseph Mutschele, who had been to Moscow during the plague of 1771.
"Large sculpture 1982" von Joannis Avramidis
Abstract bronze sculpture by the Greek-born artist Joannis Avramidis who today lives in Vienna. Bought by the town in 1999.
Bamberg’s Art Association
Bamberg’s Art Association was founded on December 12th, 1823 and is therefore one of Germany’s oldest institutions of this kind. Its main goal is to promote and present contemporary art. Exhibitions of paintings, graphic art, sculptures, photography, installations and performances make up ...
„Slow dream“ by Rui Chafes
This steel sculpture by the Portuguese sculptor Rui Chafes stood in front of the old town hall on the Upper Bridge during the exhibition in 2018 and seemed to interact with the playful Baroque ornamentation of the town hall. It is now situated on a small square in front of the restaurant ...