When does the exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for 25.07.2026 at 11:00 am at the Fridericianum in Kassel.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 6 euros. Reduced tickets are stated to be 4 euros according to Fridericianum.

Is the Fridericianum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the building offers, among other things, an external ramp access, two elevators, and accessible restrooms. Companions with a B in their ID receive free admission.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, the Fridericianum regularly offers public guided tours. The cost is included in the admission fee.

How do I get there by public transport?

The Fridericianum is near the Friedrichsplatz stop. It is served by lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8.

Am I allowed to take photographs?

Information will follow. For current rules, it is advisable to check the museum's website or the ticket office on site.

Peter Fischli at Fridericianum: Light, Signs, and Rooms Full of Tension

Name: Peter Fischli at Fridericianum: Light, Signs, and Perception
Start: 2026-07-25T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-25T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Fridericianum

Peter Fischli transforms the Fridericianum into a laboratory of perception

At the Fridericianum in Kassel, contemporary sculpture meets architecture with great historical aura. Peter Fischli relies on simple materials, blinking light signals, mirrors, cables, and a rhythm that appears both precise and peculiar in his kinetic works. This creates an artistic experience that blends everyday observation, sign order, and poetic irritation.

When sculpture becomes a signal

Fischli's works remind one of traffic lights, stage elements, or fragile infrastructures. However, instead of clear function, they unfold an open imagery of white, orange, and yellow tones. Mirrors and stained glass break the light, and freely hanging cabling gives the objects a nervous tension. Thus, the gaze shifts: from technology to form, from form to mood, from mood to aesthetic experience.

Between everyday life, order, and transcendence

The Swiss artist, who has been one of the defining voices of contemporary art for decades, examines the effect of signs, devices, and visual routines. His sculptures can never be fully defined. They look like gallows, bare trees, or abstracted compositions, yet deliberately remain ambiguous. It is precisely this openness that constitutes their strength: they invite contemplation and leave room for association, memory, and quiet concentration.

A museum as a resonance space

The Fridericianum offers the ideal setting for this exhibition. The building is known for its historic exhibition spaces, its educational program, and its accessibility. The architecture, the lighting, and the movement in space enhance the impact of the works. Those who take their time will experience an exhibition that oscillates between installation, sculpture, and conceptual art, sharpening the senses in a subtle way.

Knowledge, Seeing, Understanding

Peter Fischli is creating an art that takes the ordinary seriously and places the inconspicuous in a new relationship with the world. This is where its art-historical relevance lies: it connects minimalism, conceptual art, and a subtle form of humor with a precise observation of modern sign cultures. For art-interested visitors, an exhibition unfolds here that is as intellectually stimulating as it is atmospherically dense.

Those who want to experience contemporary art with an open mind should definitely visit Peter Fischli at the Fridericianum live. The exhibition promises concentrated perception, strong spatial effect, and a lasting view of the language of things.