Space Research in Kesselhaus Bamberg: Kathrin Hubl and the Art of Space
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Space, Material and Architecture in the Kesselhaus: Kathrin Hubl in Bamberg
The exhibition Space Research introduces a place that itself becomes a sculpture: the Kesselhaus in Bamberg. Until September 20, 2026, the Association of Visual Artists of Upper Franconia e.V. shows sculptural works by Kathrin Hubl, which condense wood, rubber, cardboard, plastic, and packaging materials into an impressive spatial composition. The exhibition is designed as a work examination and an aesthetic experience where material, spatial effect, and light enter into a lively relationship. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_raumforschung-862717-12706065/))
An Art Experience Between Lightness and Density
Hubl works with a precise sculptural language that does not disguise the industrial aspects but makes them deliberately visible. Thin wooden strips grow into airy objects up to two meters high, processed bicycle inner tubes form organic lines, and plastic trays create a 110-meter-long band that nearly outlines the space in a drawing-like manner. Complemented by material images made of corrugated cardboard and smaller works made from packaging materials, an exhibition emerges that negotiates materiality, volume, and fragility at the same time. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_raumforschung-862717-12706065/))
When the Kesselhaus Itself Becomes Part of the Artwork
The title Space Research captures the essence of the curation: art and architecture do not appear side by side, but penetrate each other. The Kesselhaus, with its industrial character, is included in the staging and extends the sculptures into an open spatial narrative. This is exactly where the appeal of this exhibition lies: visitors do not experience a classic hanging but an exhibition that unfolds like a walkable thought model. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_raumforschung-862717-12706065/))
Kathrin Hubl: Material as Language of the Present
The research portrays Kathrin Hubl as an artist with a keen sense for material aesthetics and spatial tension. Her works combine craftsmanship with industrial found objects, creating art that oscillates between sculpture, installation, and spatial drawing. In the art-historical classification, this practice is closely aligned with contemporary sculpture and installation art, which transforms everyday materials into poetic, often surprisingly fragile constellations. ([kunstportal-bw.de](https://www.kunstportal-bw.de/2023/05/10/doch-das-geheimnis-bleibt-ueber-katrhin-hubl/?utm_source=openai))
Accompanying Program for Young Art Explorers
An accompanying event for children aged 8 and up is part of the exhibition: On August 14, 2026, at 4 PM, a workshop will take place where animals will be crafted from wood, air, and strings. The participation fee is 10 euros. This also opens up the exhibition for cultural education and playful material experience. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_raumforschung-862717-12706065/))
Visit and Atmosphere
The exhibition is open on Fridays from 3 PM to 6 PM and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 12 PM to 6 PM. The Kesselhaus is regarded as an exceptional space for contemporary art and has established itself firmly in the Bamberg cultural scene with changing exhibitions. Those interested in sculpture, installation, material experiments, and artistic spatial concepts experience an intense art encounter with strong presence here. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_raumforschung-862717-12706065/))
Conclusion: Space Research promises an exhibition full of physical proximity, clever material poetry, and architectural tension. Anyone wanting to not only observe contemporary art but to experience it spatially should definitely visit this exhibition in Bamberg live. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_raumforschung-862717-12706065/))
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