When is the exhibition open?

The exhibition runs from 04.18. to 07.05.2026 and is open on Saturdays from 1 PM to 5 PM and Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Is there a Vernissage?

Yes, the Vernissage will take place on 04.17.2026 at 7 PM at Schloss Fachsenfeld, entry to the Vernissage is free.

How much does the entry cost?

Entry costs 5 Euro per person. Discounts should be inquired on site.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

The castle has grown historically. Please contact the Stiftung Schloss Fachsenfeld in advance to clarify individual accessibility and assistance.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition rooms?

Please observe the notices on site. Generally, photos without flash for private purposes are permitted, special regulations may apply.

Where can I park and how do I get there?

Parking is available at In der Steine, next to the Protestant cemetery and at the festival site in Fachsenfeld. Public transport to Aalen is recommended, then continue by bus or taxi.

Icons of Modernity Meet Technology: Beuys, Duchamp, Uecker at Schloss Fachsenfeld in Aalen

Name: FREED FROM PURPOSE – Beuys, Duchamp, Uecker & Co.
Start: 2026-04-18T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-05T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Schloss Fachsenfeld

Freed from Purpose: Sculpture as a Thinking Space between Art and Technology

This exhibition at Schloss Fachsenfeld brings together masterpieces from Joseph Beuys, Marcel Duchamp, Günther Uecker & Co. and unfolds an artistic experience that places aesthetic experience at its center. Sculptural positions from the Schiffer collection illuminate how materials, light, and spatial effects shape our observation of artworks and continue to inspire modernity to this day.

Sculpture Rethought: From Readymade to Spatial Installation

With Duchamp's readymade tradition that translates everyday objects into the art context, the exhibition shifts the boundary between functional form and artistic form. This expanded field of sculpture is evident in objects, assemblages, and conceptually curated pairings that sharpen the dialogue of idea, materiality, and viewer.

Material, Light, Movement: Uecker's Nail Reliefs and the Sensitivity of the Surface

Uecker's relief-like surfaces make dynamics visible: Nails, rhythmically placed, break the light, create shadow dances, and allow the sculpture to breathe. In the contemplation of the work, tactile qualities reveal themselves, incorporating the audience's body into the exhibition atmosphere.

Beuys and the Social Sculpture: Processes Instead of Monuments

In the spirit of Beuys' expanded concept of art, the presentation connects objects, processes, and thinking. Art as action, as a societal impulse, frames the curation: Educational mediation, history of technology, and artistic research appear not as adjuncts but as part of the sculpture.

Schiffer Collection as a Source of Inspiration

The Schiffer collection, on permanent loan at Schloss Fachsenfeld since 2025, consolidates positions that convincingly intertwine the history of technology, modernity, and contemporary art. It opens perspectives on photography, object art, and sculptural practices that sharpen the focus on formal and conceptual innovations.

Curatorial Setups and Spatial Effects

The exhibition utilizes clear axes, quiet perspective shifts, and precise lighting guidance. Contrast and correspondence between works open viewer experiences: Lines, volumes, and empty spaces become readable, and historical contexts of Dada, Fluxus, and Zero enter into a concentrated dialogue.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a concentrated, sensual, and intellectually stimulating sculptural experience: Icons of modernity meet resonant spaces of technology history. Anyone wishing to experience sculpture as a thinking space should visit this exhibition live.