Seven artistic positions explore social, political and personal turning points — fragile moments between conflict, transformation and possible change, where opposing forces collide and new directions emerge.

The artistic positions of the exhibition »TIPPING POINT« reflects on the crucial moment, when opposing opinions, contradictory and challenging circumstances, and competing perspectives converge in seemingly insoluble situations.

An artistic reflection on such a moment draws attention to the inherent conditions at the apparent climax of this state, where things could turn in a different direction: Everything is interconnected, closely intertwined, and every turning point marks a tense fluctuation between two extremes.

Creative and process-oriented interventions in public urban spaces or within the gallery – the exhibition facilitates an intercultural and artistic dialogue on these conflicting yet partly converging dynamics of a tipping point in the context of socio-political issues and personal themes, reflecting on our coexistence as human beings.

As seven artists from different artistic disciplines, we can effectively showcase our diverse works and approaches through the size and various sections of the gallery. This allows visitors to engage deeply with the different manifestations of a tipping point in our works.

EXHIBITIONS EVENTS

> Thu 18.06. Opening @ 18:00 - 20:00 h 
»Tipping point«
Exhibition opening, the artists are present

> Sun 21.06. – 14.00 h @ A.P.T. Gallery
»Perhaps a girl or a woman. Portraits.«
Screen printing, drawing and collage. A mixed media workshop by Kerstin Lichtblau.
Silkscreen stencils and collage materials — including eyes, mouths, ears, and hairstyles — are provided by the artist, from which new portraits are created.
A workshop for artists, adults, and children. Duration: 2.5 h. Participation contribution 10 £

> Thu 25.06. – 14.00 h @ A.P.T. Gallery
»Cut & Paste«
Destruction and Creation. A paper collage workshop by Matthias Rudolph.
Bring your own materials (magazines, books, photos etc.) and create personal and unique paper collages together with the artist. Basic and additional material will be provided by the artist. 
Suitable for adults and art students. Duration: 2.5 h. Participation contribution 10 £

> Fri 26.06. – 15.00 h @ A.P.T. Gallery
»Philosophical Art Saloon: Time and Artistic Practice«
Exploring concepts of time in the thought of Henri Bergson and Michel Foucault. Talk session by Paul Hirsch.
The discussion with the public – revealing the philosophers’ relevance for contemporary artistic practice – reflects on duration, memory, historical structures, and artistic responses to accelerated digital time. Free of charge

> Sat 27.06. – 15.00 h @ A.P.T. Gallery
»AI as an Artistic Tool«
A talk with Vládmir Combre de Sena and guests on AI and the digital tools used in the »Conspiracy Theory« series.
»Conspiracy Theory« is not a commentary on artificial intelligence, but a work articulated in its language. The work makes tangible how power shifts in the digital age – from the physical control of bodies to the control of the meaning and use of data.

> Sun 28.06. starting 12.30 h @ A.P.T. Gallery
»Architectures of Insistence«
Urban walking tour with Harald Etzemüller (architect, Frankfurt am Main/GER) and Alex Pemberton
Invitation to experience walking as an artistic practice of observation, dialogue and collective perception, revealing overlooked details and unexpected encounters in the townscape. 
An offer for people with eyes wide open. Duration: 2.5 h. Free of charge

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