Michael Beutler's "Change of Wallpaper" at the Art Museum

Event: Art Prize of the Art Foundation NRW – Nam June Paik Award 2026 in Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen, Horster Str. 5-7, 45897 Gelsenkirchen on 1. July 2026

Date and Time

1. July 2026 00:00

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Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen
Horster Str. 5/5-7, 45897 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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About this Event

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Relaxed

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Inside

Experience Michael Beutler's extraordinary installation "Change of Wallpaper" at the Gelsenkirchen Art Museum. This exhibition is part of the prestigious Nam June Paik Award 2026. Visitors have the opportunity not only to admire traditional artworks but are also invited to closely witness the creation process of the artworks. This innovative experience transforms the museum into a kind of workshop, where the artistic production itself becomes the exhibition object. Michael Beutler, known for his space-filling installations, brings a dynamic and interactive dimension to the art museum with "Change of Wallpaper".

The exhibition runs until mid-August and offers art lovers the chance to experience art in unconventional ways. Beutler's works explore materials and their transformation processes and invite viewers to become part of this transformation. In the spirit of Nam June Paik, a pioneer of media art, "Change of Wallpaper" transcends the boundaries of conventional exhibitions and opens new perspectives on the interactivity between the artwork and the visitor.

Exhibition Highlights:

  • Live installations and interactive artworks
  • Opportunity to observe the artistic creation process
  • Insights into Beutler's unique technique and use of materials

Visit the Gelsenkirchen Art Museum for an unparalleled art experience that unites creativity and innovation.

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