When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is on view at Fridericianum from 23.05.2026 to 13.09.2026. The noted date is 27.06.2026 at 11:00 a.m.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 6 Euros, reduced 4 Euros. Admission is free on Wednesdays.

Where is Fridericianum located?

Fridericianum is located at Friedrichsplatz 18 in 34117 Kassel.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, Fridericianum regularly offers public tours. The current dates are listed in the event calendar of the house.

Is the museum accessible to people with disabilities?

Yes, access to the building and exhibition rooms is possible via an external ramp and two elevators. There are accessible restrooms and assistance on site.

How do I get there by public transport?

The nearest stop is Friedrichsplatz. Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 go there.

Peter Fischli transforms Kassel into a luminous theater of perception

Name: Peter Fischli
Start: 2026-06-27T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Fridericianum

Peter Fischli at Fridericianum: Light, Rhythm, and the Poetry of the Everyday

At Fridericianum in Kassel, Peter Fischli presents an exhibition that transforms the ordinary into a multifaceted art experience. The kinetic sculptures, which are on view on 27.06.2026 at 11:00 a.m., work with blinking lights, mirrors, cables, and simple materials. The tension of movement, sound, and surface creates an exhibition atmosphere that oscillates between precise order and enigmatic openness.

When Signs Become Sculptures

Fischli's works remind one of traffic light systems, stage elements, or fragile technical infrastructures. Yet it is precisely this closeness to the everyday that gives them their quality: The objects shift the focus from the functional to the poetic. Whites, oranges, and yellows, reflective surfaces, and loose cabling create a viewing experience that makes perception itself the subject. The light is not decorative but structural; the space responds with shadows, timing, and subtle signals.

Between Order, Perception, and Transcendence

Fridericianum presents Fischli as an artist who has been examining the aesthetics of the everyday for decades and questioning the functionalities of signs, symbols, and infrastructures. His sculptures can be read as abstract compositions, diagrammatic figures, or psychogram-like signs. It is this openness that shapes their aesthetic experience: they remain in motion without becoming fixed and open associative spaces between urban technology, religious resonance, and quiet meditation.

A House of Art Historical Significance

Fridericianum is one of the first public museums in the world and is now an internationally renowned art hall for contemporary art. This exhibition is designated as Peter Fischli's first institutional solo exhibition in Germany, fitting into a space known for discursive curation, mediation, and contemporary art practice. Accompanying tours and educational offerings deepen the exhibition and make it particularly valuable for art educational access.

Visit, Mediation, and Exhibition Atmosphere

Those who visit this presentation experience an exhibition where light, material, and space do not stand alongside each other but create a precise interplay. The work with reduced means generates a high artistic density. For art enthusiasts who appreciate installations, sculpture, and conceptual contemporary art, Peter Fischli at Fridericianum offers an impressive opportunity to discover the invisible in the visible. A visit is definitely worthwhile in person, as it is only in the space that the works unfold their full tension, fragile beauty, and open thinking space.