Seven International Positions on Animals in Contemporary Art

Animals as Image Motif in Contemporary Art

The exhibition “Anima / Animal: Animals in Contemporary Painting” at the Schaulager Erdel in Regensburg is dedicated to a motif that has long preoccupied artists: the animal. In contemporary painting, it appears not only as a naturalistic depiction or a familiar companion of humans, but also as an independent theme with diverse cultural, emotional, and societal references.

Works by a total of seven artists from China, the USA, and Germany will be shown. The international composition of the participating positions opens different perspectives on the representation of animals and makes the exhibition a meeting of various artistic and cultural viewpoints.

Seven Artistic Positions

The focus is on paintings in which animals are re-examined and interpreted in contemporary painting. The exhibition invites visitors to perceive the depicted animals attentively and reflect on their role within the respective pictorial worlds. It is about the artistic engagement with a theme that is both familiar and multifaceted.

“Anima / Animal” is aimed at everyone interested in contemporary art and painting. Visitors can discover the various works of the seven participating artists at the Schaulager Erdel and get to know the international diversity of the exhibition.

Visit in Regensburg

The exhibition is scheduled for October 30, 2026. Information on exact opening hours, entrance fees, and possible additional offerings is not available in this event information. For reliable planning, it is advisable to check the current information from the venue or the linked source before visiting.

The Schaulager Erdel provides the right setting for this focused encounter with contemporary painting. Those who want to experience animals as an artistic image motif from international perspectives will find an exhibition with seven positions from China, the USA, and Germany here.