When is the exhibition open?

The exhibition is open on November 1, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM in the Petrus Church Neu-Ulm.

What is the entrance fee?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition takes place in the Petrus Church at Petrusplatz 8 in 89231 Neu-Ulm.

Is the Petrus Church accessible for the disabled?

Access to the Petrus Church is wheelchair accessible according to the event information.

What artworks will be on display?

Among others, the works Fragments of a Dance of Death by Marlis Schabacker-Bock, which deal with transience and finitude, will be shown.

In the Light of Shadows: Experience Contemporary Art on Transience

Name: In the Light of Shadows
Start: 2026-11-01T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Petruskirche

In the Light of Shadows: A Contemporary Dance of Death in the Petrus Church

On November 1, 2026, the Petrus Church at Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm transforms into a silent resonance space for contemporary art. The exhibition In the Light of Shadows addresses transience and invites focused contemplation of works between sacred spatial effects, materiality, and existential reflection.

Fragments of a Dance of Death

The focus is on the works Fragments of a Dance of Death by Marlis Schabacker-Bock. The artist picks up the art-historical idea of the Dance of Death and translates it into a contemporary visual language. Death appears as a diffuse, cloud-like figure: hovering, present, and yet elusive.

Material, Form, and Spatial Effect

With Styrofoam, Marlis Schabacker-Bock uses a light and fragile material whose delicate surface creates a tense contrast to the heaviness of the theme. In the exhibition atmosphere of the Petrus Church, the forms unfold a special spatial effect. Light, shadow, and the clear architecture of the church space condense into an aesthetic experience that slows down the gaze.

Art Historical Context and Cultural Education

The Dance of Death is one of the most enduring visual motifs in European art history. Since the Middle Ages, it has reminded us of the equality of all people in the face of death. The exhibition brings this motif into the present and opens a gateway to questions of finitude, life design, and conscious perception. Art enthusiasts will encounter an installation that connects art historical tradition with contemporary visual language.

An Artistic Experience of Quiet Concentration

The exhibition does not rely on spectacular staging but on resonance. Among fragile materials, diffuse forms, and the subdued light of the church space, an intense examination of the works is created. The exhibition architecture allows space for personal thoughts and makes the visit a cultural experience between painting, sculpture, and installation art.

Conclusion: In the Light of Shadows connects a compelling contemporary art position with a long-standing art historical motif. Visitors can expect a thoughtful artistic experience about transience, memory, and the conscious design of life. The exhibition offers a special aesthetic experience in the Petrus Church and deserves a visit on site.