Name: Art in the Petrus Church
Start: 2026-05-20T22:05:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-14T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Petruskirche

Art in the Petrus Church: A quiet place becomes a space for contemporary art

With Art in the Petrus Church, a special art space opens in Neu-Ulm, where sacred architecture meets contemporary installation. At the center is The Observer by Udo Rutschmann: a spatially conceived work that does not decorate the church space but makes it readable in a new way.

An art experience between space, light, and perception

The Petrus Church has been established as an art station since 2021 and explicitly understands itself as a place of constant change. This is exactly where the strength of this exhibition lies: The contemplation of the work does not happen in front of a neutral wall but in a space that brings its own history, silence, and resonance. The open architecture, the incoming light, and the atmosphere of the nave condense the aesthetic experience into a calm, concentrated visit.

Udo Rutschmann and the language of installation

Udo Rutschmann, born in 1967 in Augsburg, works as a draftsman and sculptor. His education in philosophy, art history, architecture, and sculpture shapes an art that closely intertwines thought and material. His work is described as multifaceted in reports and exhibition texts: He works intensively with the material, explores structure, light, and space, and develops installations that open perception rather than provide answers. This attitude makes his works particularly appropriate for an exhibition in the church.

The Petrus Church as an art station with profile

The Petrus Church in Neu-Ulm is not just a house of worship but also a place for cultural education, art communication, and changing exhibitions. According to the parish, the church transforms into an exhibition space several times a year. The space itself becomes a co-actor: art shapes the place, and the place shapes the art. For visitors, this creates a special access to contemporary art that connects spiritual, architectural, and art-historical levels.

Visit, supporting program, and exhibition atmosphere

The exhibition is accessible free of charge according to the event calendar and can be seen daily in the open Petrus Church. The project is complemented by a supporting program. This makes the visit not just a brief observation but a deepened art visit that connects conversation, reflection, and aesthetic experience. For art-interested visitors, the journey is worth it, as installation, church space, and contemporary art enter into a rarely clear relationship.

Conclusion: A visit that sharpens the gaze

Art in the Petrus Church promises a quiet yet compelling art experience for all who wish to experience contemporary art in an extraordinary space. Those who appreciate installations, sacred architecture, and the sensual power of light and material should experience this exhibition live.