How long is the exhibition by Peter Fischli running?

The exhibition can be seen at the Fridericianum from May 23 to September 13, 2026.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission is free on Wednesdays. On other days, the regular museum prices of the Fridericianum apply.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the Fridericianum offers public tours whose costs are included in the admission.

Is the Fridericianum accessible for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, the institution provides ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, and assistance from staff.

How can I get there using public transportation?

The Fridericianum is located near the Friedrichsplatz stop and can be reached by lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8.

Are there educational offerings for children and school groups?

Yes, the museum offers workshops, children's formats, and special programs for school groups.

Blinking Sculptures, Signs, and Light: Experience Peter Fischli at Fridericianum Kassel

Name: Peter Fischli at Fridericianum
Start: 2026-07-01T13:00:00+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 the Fridericianum in Kassel, Peter Fischli presents an exhibition that sharpens perception with kinetic sculptures, blinking signals, and reflective surfaces. This is the artist's first institutional solo exhibition in Germany, running from May 23 to September 13, 2026. ([fridericianum.org](https://fridericianum.org/de/ausstellungen/peter-fischli/?utm_source=openai))

When Signs Become Sculptures

Fischli's works recall traffic light systems, stage elements, or fragile urban markers. However, instead of clear functions, an open play of light, sound, and materiality emerges. Grey-coated structures, loose cables, mirrors, and colored glass transform the exhibition space into a concentrated examination of order, movement, and visual stimulus systems. ([fridericianum.org](https://fridericianum.org/de/ausstellungen/peter-fischli/?utm_source=openai))

Between Everyday Aesthetics and Transcendence

The sculptures reference infrastructures without subordinating to them. They do not formulate simple logic but follow changing sequences in shades of white, orange, and yellow. This creates an aesthetic experience that allows the gaze to oscillate between diagram, sign, and poetic figure. Fischli thus explores the aesthetics of the everyday and the impact of symbols in a globalized world. ([fridericianum.org](https://fridericianum.org/de/ausstellungen/peter-fischli/?utm_source=openai))

A House with Art History

The Fridericianum is among the world's first public museums, founded in 1779, and has been an internationally renowned art hall with over 2,000 square meters of exhibition space since 1988. The exhibitions are accompanied by educational and mediation programs aimed at various age and interest groups. ([fridericianum.org](https://fridericianum.org/de/ueber/?utm_source=openai))

Education, Tours, and Art Pedagogy

The Fridericianum offers a tailored program for the exhibition, including public tours, workshops, and formats for children, adults, and school groups. Public tours are included in the admission fee, and the institution explicitly presents itself as an open house with broad access. ([fridericianum.org](https://fridericianum.org/de/zur-ausstellung/?utm_source=openai))

Visit with Comfort and Clarity

The museum is located at Friedrichsplatz 18 in Kassel, near the Friedrichsplatz stop. Barrier-free access, elevators, accessible restrooms, and loanable museum stools facilitate the visit. Admission is free on Wednesdays, while regular admission costs 6 euros and reduced admission costs 4 euros. ([fridericianum.org](https://fridericianum.org/visit/))

Peter Fischli presents a concentrated, intelligent, and sensually charged exhibition at the Fridericianum that makes art an experience of observing the world. Anyone interested in sculpture, installations, light art, and contemporary art with intellectual depth should experience this exhibition live. ([fridericianum.org](https://fridericianum.org/de/ausstellungen/peter-fischli/?utm_source=openai))