Rolf Sachs' extensive exhibition, titled 'Be-rühren', explores the theme of physical contact in a lighthearted manner.
Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the world of Swiss artist and designer, Rolf Sachs, as his latest retrospective exhibition, "Rolf Sachs: Be-rühren", opens at Kunsthalle Schweinfurt in Germany. Running from July 18, 2025, to October 5, 2025, this comprehensive exhibition presents over 150 works spanning from the 1990s to the present day, offering a unique insight into Sachs' artistic evolution.
The exhibition, titled "Be-rühren" - German for "touch", invites visitors to explore the artist's fascination with sensory perception and the human condition. Organized thematically, the display revolves around three key motifs that define Sachs' practice: a poetic sensibility, an empathetic perspective, and a playful reimagining of domestic objects.
Throughout the exhibition, Sachs' versatility and multidisciplinary approach are evident, with works ranging from sculpture and photography to painting and design. One of the highlights includes his reinterpretation of everyday objects, such as toilet paper and spaghetti, transformed into ambiguous forms in series like Moving Stills and Shadows.
Sachs' photography also features prominently, with long exposures and flash techniques used for spectral, abstract results, such as In Camera in Motion, inspired by the Swiss landscape. Another notable piece is the modular furniture series 'p-arts + fun c'tion', consisting of chairs, armchairs, and desks, which will be presented for the first time in over 30 years. Notable pieces in this series include the Attraction bed and the Horgenglarus chair, which Sachs has been reinterpreting since 1992 in new materials.
The collection, constructed without nails or screws, relying on gravity and intelligent design, allows for limitless reconfigurations, embodying Sachs' playful and thoughtful approach to transforming the familiar into art that invites tactile and emotional interaction.
A dedicated gallery is given to Sachs' reinterpretation of domestic objects, including sculptures that recontextualize mundane items and draw on the artist's Swiss Alpine heritage. Monumental vitrines filled with natural elements like hay, manure, wool, and horsehair, and a pine branch cast in bronze, evoke both sensory engagement and a grounded connection to nature and place.
"Rolf Sachs: Be-rühren" not only showcases a new focus on the artist's latest work but also underscores its continuing evolution. This retrospective marks the most comprehensive exhibition of Sachs’ career, providing a compelling and immersive experience that invites visitors to delve into the artist's world and appreciate the depth and breadth of his creative journey. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the tactile and emotional realm of Rolf Sachs' artistry.
- The thematic display of Rolf Sachs' works at Kunsthalle Schweinfurt, titled "Be-rühren," not only showcases his latest pieces but also his reimagination of domestic objects, creating a home-and-garden feel that seamlessly transitions into the world of art.
- In the "Rolf Sachs: Be-rühren" exhibition, visitors will find the modular furnishings from the 'p-arts + fun c'tion' series, demonstrating a blend of lifestyle and art, inviting interaction, and redefining the perception of everyday objects in an enlightening and captivating manner.
