When does the walk through the exhibition start?

The tour starts on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1:15 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

The walk takes place at the Bayreuth Art Museum at Maximilianstraße 33, 95444 Bayreuth.

How much does admission cost?

Admission costs €2 regular and €1 reduced.

Which works are in focus?

The focus is on objects, sculptures, models, small sculptures, and drawings from the artist's estate of A. D. Trantenroth.

Is the art museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The art museum has an accessible toilet and spaces for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers. The event is fully accessible with assistance.

Discover A. D. Trantenroth: Thoughts, Objects, and Post-War Art at the Bayreuth Art Museum

Name: Walk Through the Exhibition: A. D. Trantenroth
Start: 2026-10-25T13:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T14:15:00+01:00
Location: Kunstmuseum Bayreuth

A Thoughtful Walk Through the Work of A. D. Trantenroth

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Bayreuth Art Museum invites you to a special tour through the exhibition A. D. Trantenroth – Objects and Thoughts from the Artist's Estate. The walk begins at 1:15 PM and offers in-depth insights into the multifaceted work of the conceptual artist Artur Dieter Trantenroth.

Between Sculpture, Drawing, and Idea

At the center of the exhibition are objects, sculptures, models, and drawings from the artist's estate. Trantenroth's art combines precise observation of form with playful thought processes. Everyday objects, geometric structures, and poetic ideas transform into independent works of art that oscillate between concrete art, conceptual art, and visual poetry.

Art Historical Context and Personal Artistic Traces

Artur Dieter Trantenroth was born in 1940 in Bochum, studied ceramics and sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, and taught at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich. Since 1968, he worked as a freelance artist in Upper Franconia. His work has been presented in numerous exhibitions and has received, among other accolades, the Promotion Prize of the Free State of Bavaria, the Art Prize Berlin, and the Art Prize of the City of Bocholt.

Thought Pieces as Aesthetic Experience

The examination of the work leads into an artistic world where thoughts become visible. Trantenroth understood pictorial seeing as a process in which impressions, forms, and memories take shape in a free stream of consciousness. Especially his drawings appear as concentrated thought pieces: spontaneously developed, materially immediate, and yet composed down to the detail.

The Artist's Estate at the Bayreuth Art Museum

The estate includes sculptures, models, small sculptures, numerous drawings, and further research materials. As a permanent loan from the Upper Franconia Foundation, it strengthens the focus on concrete art and conceptual art at the Bayreuth Art Museum. The tour makes this connection between archive, collection, and dynamic exhibition practice immediately experienceable.

Conclusion: Art as an Invitation to Further Thinking

The walk through the exhibition promises a concentrated art experience between material, form, and idea. Art enthusiasts encounter an important representative of post-war art and experience how unique objects arise from observation, language, and imagination. A visit to the Bayreuth Art Museum enriches the aesthetic experience and invites you to discover Trantenroth's works on-site with open eyes and your own imagination.