How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition will be on view from May 17, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Diocese Museum Bamberg at Domplatz 5 in 96049 Bamberg.

Is the visit included in the museum admission?

Yes, according to the event information, the exhibition is included in the museum admission.

Is there information about guided tours?

Information about guided tours and mediation formats will follow through the museum and the official event notifications.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Access is currently only limitedly barrier-free; the museum points to a temporary access.

Which artworks are in the spotlight?

The focus is on the Andreas window from 1414 as well as works of contemporary artists like Gerhard Richter, Imi Knoebel, and Xenia Hausner.

A Window from the Middle Ages Shines in Modern Art

Name: Exhibition Fragile Heritage – Lasting Light
Start: 2026-09-30T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-30T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Bamberg

Fragile Heritage – Lasting Light: Stained Glass between the Middle Ages and the Present

At the Diocese Museum Bamberg, an artistic experience unfolds with Fragile Heritage – Lasting Light, bringing together rare medieval stained glass and contemporary art in an impressive dialogue. At the center is the Andreas window from 1414, the only preserved medieval colored glazing of Bamberg Cathedral, flanked by works by Gerhard Richter, Imi Knoebel, and Xenia Hausner.

Light as a Carrier of Images

The exhibition makes visible how stained glass not only shows color but also shapes light. Between transparency and reflection, a special exhibition atmosphere arises where viewing the works becomes an aesthetic experience. The historic window refers to the spiritual and craftsmanship depth of an art form that has preserved its radiance over centuries.

Restoration as Cultural Responsibility

Another focus lies on the restoration of the delicate stock. Visitors gain insights into the demanding conservation where traditional manufacturing of mouth-blown glasses meets modern methods. Thus, restoration itself becomes a subject of curation and museum education: as work on the memory of art.

Dialogue of Eras

Gerhard Richter, Imi Knoebel, and Xenia Hausner open the view to the present. Their positions point to colorfulness, surface, and the relationship of image and space. In interplay with the medieval stained glass, a historically precise contrast emerges that makes the continuity of artistic questions over the centuries tangible.

The Diocese Museum as a Place of Discovery

The museum at Cathedral Square stands for cultural education at a high level. The collection, the proximity to the cathedral history, and the connection of sacred art, textile art, and stained glass make the visit a multi-layered tour through 1000 years of cultural history. It is precisely this combination of research, mediation, and sensory impact that gives the exhibition its particular authority.

Conclusion

Fragile Heritage – Lasting Light is an exhibition for all who want to not only observe art but experience it in its historical depth and contemporary power. Anyone seeking an extraordinary art experience in Bamberg should definitely see this presentation live at the Diocese Museum.