Seven Artistic Perspectives on the Animal as Motif and Mirror

The group exhibition „Anima / Animal“ focuses on a motif that has always held special significance in art: the animal. At the Schaulager Erdel in Regensburg, the exhibition brings together contemporary paintings by seven artists who engage with animals in different ways.

In this context, animals are not just representations from the visible world. They can be interpreted as motifs, symbols, and societal mirrors. The exhibition thereby opens various perspectives on the relationship between humans, animals, and society. In the works presented, the animal becomes a starting point for observations, interpretations, and questions that extend beyond mere representation.

Seven Artistic Positions

As a group exhibition, “Anima / Animal” brings together seven contemporary artistic positions. The works illustrate how diverse animals can be utilized in painting: as independent subject matter, as carriers of symbolic meanings, or as reflections of societal themes. The juxtaposition of different works invites discovery of similarities and differences in artistic engagement.

The exhibition title refers to the close connection between the living, human, and animal. It directs attention to the question of what ideas, feelings, and societal images are associated with animals. Contemporary painting thus becomes a space for observation and interpretation.

“Anima / Animal” can be seen at Schaulager Erdel, Am Schallern 4, in Regensburg. Art enthusiasts can visit the exhibition on the specified date and get to know the different perspectives of the seven participating artists. Information about exact opening hours, prices, and accessibility are not provided in this event description.