Forgotten Art in Bamberg: Experience Alexej Borutscheff at the State Library
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Rediscovering Forgotten Art: Alexej Borutscheff in Bamberg
With Forgotten Art in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994), the Bamberg State Library opens a rare glimpse into the multifaceted work of an artist who profoundly shaped the city's post-war period. The exhibition showcases drawings, woodcuts, etchings, watercolors, oil paintings, and sculptures of a freelance artist who combined architecture, literature, and visual art into a distinctive signature. The public tour on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM is free of charge and lasts about one hour. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_vergessene_kunst_i-745281-12648757/?utm_source=openai))
An Artistic Experience Between Fantasy and City History
Alexej Borutscheff came to Bamberg in 1945 and remained until his death in 1994. The trained architect soon devoted himself entirely to art and developed an expressive, fantastically charged style that the library presents comprehensively for the first time. His visual worlds capture Bamberg, churches, figures, animals, and people, condensing them into an intense exploration of works between memory and imagination. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_vergessene_kunst_i-745281-12648757/?utm_source=openai))
Literature as an Artistic Resonance Space
Especially impressive are Borutscheff's literary illustrations, including works related to Goethe's Faust and E. T. A. Hoffmann. Texts by Tolstoy and Solzhenitsyn, as well as other works of world literature, also inspired him. The exhibition thus not only shows art history but also cultural education in the best sense: a dialogue between painting, graphics, literature, and intellectual attitude. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_vergessene_kunst_i-745281-12648757/?utm_source=openai))
The State Library as a Place of Discovery
The exhibition venue itself enhances the aesthetic experience: The Bamberg State Library is located in the baroque wings of the New Residence at Domplatz. It is a significant research library with regular special exhibitions, free-access collections for study and education, and good connectivity via Domplatz. The exhibition runs from April 27 to July 18, 2026; the Sunday and holiday closures, as well as regular opening hours, should be considered when planning. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/poi/staatsbibliothek_bamberg-4743/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
Anyone seeking art beyond the canon will find a surprising, multifaceted discovery here: Borutscheff's work combines fantastic realism, literary references, and Bamberg's city history into a rich artistic experience. The free tour invites you to experience the exhibition on-site and to see the energy of an unjustly forgotten artist anew. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/ausstellung_vergessene_kunst_i-745281-12648757/?utm_source=openai))
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