Equilibrio at the Metzgerturm: Johannes Pfeiffer presents art between line and balance
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Johannes Pfeiffer transforms the Metzgerturm into a vertical gallery
With Equilibrio, the Metzgerturm in Ulm opens a new chapter between historical building culture and contemporary art. The exhibition showcases drawings and print graphics by Johannes Pfeiffer and directly ties into his existing rope installation since 2022, which has long established the leaning town tower as an art location in the urban space.
A monument becomes an art space
The Metzgerturm appears here not as a mere backdrop but as a walkable idea: architecture, history, and present engage in a tense dialogue. Pfeiffer's artistic language revolves around precarious balance, around forces that pull, hold, and bring back into equilibrium. It is precisely in this that the aesthetic experience of this show lies: the gaze follows lines, threads, and graphic traces, while the space itself invites contemplation of the works.
Drawing, print graphics, and the poetics of balance
In his works, Johannes Pfeiffer connects material, space, and perception. The accompanying drawings and print graphics deepen the theme of the rope installation and translate it into fine, concentrated visual worlds. Those who linger here experience an exhibition that does not rely on effects but on precision, density, and quiet strength. The work with line and surface, with tension and emptiness, refers to an artistic stance that has held significant weight in contemporary art and land art for years.
Seeing Ulm anew
Especially appealing is the location itself: the Metzgerturm, a prominent structure on the Ulm city wall, transforms into a vertical gallery with multiple levels. This creates an art experience that makes the urban space readable in a new way. Visitors to the exhibition encounter not only the works of Johannes Pfeiffer but also a monument that recounts its history in the light of contemporary art.
For art enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and the curious
Equilibrio connects cultural education with sensory perception. The exhibition is aimed at everyone who appreciates drawing, print graphics, installation art, and site-specific presentations. In the interplay of spatial impact, materiality, and urban historical context, a striking art experience emerges that resonates long after.
Conclusion: Equilibrio offers a rare opportunity to experience Johannes Pfeiffer's works at the site of their strongest resonance. Anyone wishing to discover art, architecture, and urban history in a single exhibition should definitely visit the Metzgerturm in the summer of 2026.
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