When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from June 3, 2026, to August 9, 2026.

What are the visiting hours?

According to the event page, the exhibition is open on Wednesdays from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Yes, there is no admission fee for the exhibition.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At RUTTKOWSKI;68, Schlossstr. 1A in 44795 Bochum.

What art forms characterize the exhibition?

Works between painting, sculpture, and installation can be seen, often using analog media, vinyl, and cassette tapes.

Are there official information from the organizer?

Yes, the main details come from Bochum Tourism and the Ruttkowski;68 Gallery.

Gregor Hildebrandt transforms Bochum into a quiet space full of sound traces

Name: Gregor Hildebrandt - Between A and w
Start: 2026-07-02T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-09T20:00:00+02:00
Location: RUTTKOWSKI;68

Gregor Hildebrandt in Bochum: When Sound Becomes Image

With Between A and w, RUTTKOWSKI;68 presents an exhibition in Bochum that makes Gregor Hildebrandt's poetic imagery palpable in its full precision. The presentation runs from June 3 to August 9, 2026; a visit combines contemporary art with an impressive examination of works between painting, sculpture, and installation.

Material as Memory Storage

Hildebrandt works with analog media, using cassette tapes, vinyl records, and other media relics which he transforms into minimalist works. From these materials, images and objects emerge, retaining an invisible musical and cultural pre-history. This is where the strength of this artistic experience lies: The surface appears clear and concentrated, yet beneath it opens a multi-layered resonance space filled with memory, pop history, and art history.

Between Music, Literature, and Everyday Myth

The exhibition title curated by Gregor Jansen refers to a network of connections that range from personal experiences to cultural references. In the works, magnetic notations meet everyday objects, and pop-cultural myths interact with reduced form. This connection creates an exhibition atmosphere where seeing almost automatically becomes hearing, and aesthetic experience gains a subtle, lasting intensity.

Spatial Impact and Visual Tension

Especially impressive is the spatial presence of the works: Hildebrandt's images made from magnetic tape or audio cassettes, the shaped vinyl sculptures, and terrazzo-like mosaics made from records unfold a quiet but powerful spatial effect. The material remains recognizable but is transformed into a new order. Thus, contemporary art is created that does not need to be loud to leave a lasting impression.

Art Historical Classification

Gregor Hildebrandt, born in 1974 in Bad Homburg, has been living and working in Berlin since 1998. Since 2015, he has been a professor of painting and graphics at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and has received several awards, including the Falkenrot Prize. His works are in dialogue with minimalist aesthetics, Nouveau Réalisme, and an expanded materiality of painting. The exhibition in Bochum consistently continues this development and makes visible how analog traces create a precise, contemporary language of images.

What Visitors Can Expect in Bochum

Between A and w offers a concentrated exhibition with a strong visual identity, smart curation, and an open view of the relationship between sound, image, and memory. Admission is free, and the show runs in summer 2026 at RUTTKOWSKI;68. Anyone seeking contemporary art with intellectual depth and sensual presence should experience this exhibition live.

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Website: https://www.galerieklueser.com/kuenstler/gregor-hildebrandt/

Gregor Hildebrandt - Between A and w at RUTTKOWSKI;68 in Bochum

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