MAIN SPACE | 04.05.2025 – 17.08.2025
ROOTED AND BRANCHED
Roots anchor trees and supply them with nutrients. We humans are also deeply rooted in our social, cultural, and ecological environments.
Root systems function like underground communication networks that collect, process, and pass on information about their surroundings. Above ground, tree crowns form complex structures that bear witness to dynamic growth and networking processes. Both concepts can be understood as metaphors for human networks of relationships.
The exhibition at MAIN SPACE shows artistic positions that visualize the diverse networks in our world. Inspired by plant structures, the works depict connections between social, ecological, and cultural phenomena and explore the “missing link” between humans and nature.
Artists:
Olga Grotova, Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen, Krištof Kintera, Jenny Michel, Diana Scherer, Doug & Mike Starn
Root systems function like underground communication networks that collect, process, and pass on information about their surroundings. Above ground, tree crowns form complex structures that bear witness to dynamic growth and networking processes. Both concepts can be understood as metaphors for human networks of relationships.
The exhibition at MAIN SPACE shows artistic positions that visualize the diverse networks in our world. Inspired by plant structures, the works depict connections between social, ecological, and cultural phenomena and explore the “missing link” between humans and nature.
Artists:
Olga Grotova, Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen, Krištof Kintera, Jenny Michel, Diana Scherer, Doug & Mike Starn
Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen, Eyes as Big as Plates # Bob II, USA, 2013
| © Courtesy of the artists
Gallery
Accompanying programe
June
Thursday
05.06.2025
19.00
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Event
Dominik Eulberg - Biodiversity show in Draiflessen
Dominik Eulberg combines science and music to create a fascinating show about biodiversity, which he presents in Draiflessen. With soundscapes, animations and nature recordings, he arouses amazement - the first step towards knowledge and action.
Friday
20.06.2025
15.00
– 17.00
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Talk
Mushrooms, nature and resonance. How we can become human again through small miracles
Lecture by Moritz Schmid
Mushrooms are masters of invisible networks and true teachers for a sustainable life in and with nature. In his lecture, mushroom expert Moritz Schmid takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of mushrooms - and shows what we can learn from them.
Sunday
22.06.2025
11.00
– 15.00
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Workshop
Collage workshop
with Simone Scharbert
In this poetry and collage workshop, we explore the roots and ramifications of words and lyrical fragments. Together we will create linguistic and visual interweavings that can be planted and nurtured as poetic seedlings in everyday life.
July
Thursday
03.07.2025
18.00
– 20.30
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Event
Art in the Evening: Curator's tour and book presentation
Two exhibitions - two catalogs
The catalogs for A GARDEN OF FLOWERS and ROOTED AND BRANCHED will be published on July 3 - celebrate with us! In a round table discussion, the authors, curators and the book designer will provide insights into the creation process. Afterwards, we invite you to join us for a chat, drinks and snacks.
Wednesday
16.07.2025
11.00
– 13.00
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Holiday Activities
Designing Collages
in the exhibition ROOTED AND BRANCHED
Be inspired by the exhibition and create your own colorful collage - with scissors, glue and lots of creativity!
Wednesday
23.07.2025
11.00
– 13.00
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Holiday Activities
Linocut (Family Workshop)
in the exhibition ROOTED AND BRANCHED
Immerse yourself in the world of ROOTED AND BRANCHED and discover the linocut! After an exciting guided tour, artist Louisa Erbes will show you this creative printing technique - including your own motifs.
Wednesday
30.07.2025
10.30
– 13.00
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Holiday Activities
Causing a Scene. Your Stage, Your Rules (two days)
in the exhibition ROOTED AND BRANCHED
What if you were in charge of your family? After visiting the ROOTED AND BRANCHED exhibition, we explore the topic of family in a playful way with theater exercises.
August
Thursday
07.08.2025
11.00
– 13.00
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Holiday Activities
Photograms
in the exhibition ROOTED AND BRANCHED
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of light and shadow - discover the ROOTED AND BRANCHED exhibition and create your own photogram without a camera!
Thursday
07.08.2025
18.00
– 20.30
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Interactive programme
Art in the Evening: Curator's tour followed by meditation
in the exhibition ROOTED AND BRANCHED
Find peace and find your roots - a meditation accompanied by singing bowls with Maria Spitz in Draiflessen Park.
Sunday
10.08.2025
11.30
– 14.30
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Workshop
Design a natural mobile
Workshop with Katherine Ochsenfahrt
Create your own nature mobile: in the workshop with farmer florist Katherine Ochsenfahrt, you can transform roots and branches with dried flowers into artistic unique pieces - without any previous knowledge, but with lots of creativity!
Wednesday
13.08.2025
11.00
– 13.00
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Holiday Activities
Linocut (Family Workshop)
in the exhibition ROOTED AND BRANCHED
Immerse yourself in the world of ROOTED AND BRANCHED and discover the linocut! After an exciting guided tour, artist Louisa Erbes will show you this creative printing technique - including your own motifs.
Thursday
14.08.2025
11.00
– 13.00
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Holiday Activities
Designing Collages
in the exhibition ROOTED AND BRANCHED
Be inspired by the exhibition and create your own colorful collage - with scissors, glue and lots of creativity!