Vernissage der Ausstellung: DEMARKATION – Stephan Kaluza

In the organizer's words:

Opening of the exhibition DEMARKATION
Auschwitz, Buchenwald, Verdun - photographic works in the timeless now by Stephan Kaluza

With DEMARKATION, the Bilker Bunker is showing predominantly large-format photographic works by the artist Stephan Kaluza. At first glance, they appear to be one thing: unagitatedly beautiful. But with further information - the reference to the place where the photographs were taken - and the former bunker as the exhibition venue, their ambiguity becomes apparent. What is ultimately illustrated is society's approach to time, memory and forgetting.
The photographs show places of human catastrophe: Auschwitz, Buchenwald, Verdun, among others. At first glance, the landscapes appear peaceful and insignificant. But the titles reveal the most difficult history.
This is precisely where the exhibition comes in: It addresses the relationship between image, meaning and memory. How do we look back today when places no longer bear any visible traces? And what future do we want to shape from this?

Please note: Film and photo recordings will be made at the event, and by attending the event, attendees agree to their later use (press work, social media, website, etc.). Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed is welcome to contact the team directly.

Vernissage
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Opening: Christina von Plate, Managing Director Bilker Bunker gGmbH
Laudation: Former Minister President Armin Laschet, Member of the Bundestag
7-02 p.m.
Accompaniment and conclusion of the vernissage in the Schleuse Zwei music bar
DJ set
Drinks at the bar

Revive the bunker: Donation for art!
Admission to the vernissage is free or on a donation basis. All proceeds will go directly to our non-profit area - we are happy about any support.

Many thanks to our supporters and sponsors: Kunst- und Kulturstiftung der Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf, Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Rheinland, Sigma, RAUMSECHS, FUTURE SAFE HOUSE, Lions Club Mettmann.