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This event is part of the Young Friends programme. In this case, all members are allowed to register for the event.
Art in Architecture: 13 tonnes of lead
Saturday, 4 July, 3–3.30 pm, Hamburger Kunsthalle
With Hannah Bode
Some works of art have become an integral part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle – these pieces complement the architecture of our building and are therefore unique in their execution. In the ‘Art in Architecture’ tour series, we will discuss selected works from the Kunsthalle. We will explore the background to these diverse works and examine the interplay between art and architecture.
In 1968, Richard Serra (1939–2024) began his ‘Splashings’ series in New York. These temporary installations have gone down in the history of material art: Serra melted down several tonnes of lead, flung it into the corner of an exhibition space using a ladle, and allowed it to solidify. Without being able to predict a specific result, he thus explored the material artistically.
In contrast to the original ‘Splashings’, the work in the Kunsthalle, which bears its own title, is a permanent installation. The large floor sculpture was created on site in 1996 in the centre of the basement level as part of the Galerie der Gegenwart’s installation. Since then, the heavy artwork has been continuously changing.
You can find out what this means and what impact the work has on our museum during our guided tour on 4 July.
An event as part of the Hamburg Architecture Summer 2026.
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Art in Architecture: 13 tonnes of lead
Saturday, 4 July, 3–3.30 pm, Hamburger Kunsthalle
With Hannah Bode
Some works of art have become an integral part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle – these pieces complement the architecture of our building and are therefore unique in their execution. In the ‘Art in Architecture’ tour series, we will discuss selected works from the Kunsthalle. We will explore the background to these diverse works and examine the interplay between art and architecture.
In 1968, Richard Serra (1939–2024) began his ‘Splashings’ series in New York. These temporary installations have gone down in the history of material art: Serra melted down several tonnes of lead, flung it into the corner of an exhibition space using a ladle, and allowed it to solidify. Without being able to predict a specific result, he thus explored the material artistically.
In contrast to the original ‘Splashings’, the work in the Kunsthalle, which bears its own title, is a permanent installation. The large floor sculpture was created on site in 1996 in the centre of the basement level as part of the Galerie der Gegenwart’s installation. Since then, the heavy artwork has been continuously changing.
You can find out what this means and what impact the work has on our museum during our guided tour on 4 July.
An event as part of the Hamburg Architecture Summer 2026.