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Contemporary art, music, theater and literature in harmony with the culture of culinary delights. Exhibitions and events present themselves to invited guests and art lovers at fixed opening hours.
The intention is to promote artists and creators of art and to enrich the encounter between the different worlds of our society. A place to enjoy art and culture. Feel welcomed.
The exhibition is open from Friday to Sunday, between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. You can also arrange personal visits to the exhibition through our contact form on our website. We look forward to your visit!
The sculpture on the Residenzplatz is part of the exhibition. Background information on the work can be obtained from the Stadtstadel.
No matter how big Frank Teufel designs his sculptures; they all have one thing in common: they strive upwards, as it were, and appear endlessly in line and form. Whether individually or in combination, whether made of marble or basalt lava, the delicate lines convey a filigree lightness that is diametrically opposed to the heavy material. Depending on the perspective, a two- or three-dimensional form opens up to the viewer, which Frank Teufel has peeled out of a block of rock in all depth, pushing the limits of statics to their maximum. The traces of material processing are clearly visible and become an unmistakable testimony to his artistic and manual work. In their absolute reduction to clearly abstracted forms, the sculptures challenge everyone who encounters them to their own interpretation.
The basis of the work with the stone is formed by two-dimensional templates, which the artist allows to develop in complete freedom and whose three-dimensional implementation challenges him in his skills to the most intensive extent. The result is unique sculptures, unique in their presence in space.
Frank Teufel knew early on where his life would lead him. The artist, who was born in Tuttlingen, first did a three-year apprenticeship as a stone sculptor after his school days, attended the master school for stonemasons and stone sculptors in Mainz after a few years of experience as a stonemason, before finally devoting himself to his studies at the Academy of Design in Ulm. The important connection between experience in dealing with materials and creativity in design has been created and forms the basis for his successful work as a professional artist.
The exhibition is open from Friday to Sunday, between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. You can also arrange personal visits to the exhibition through our contact form on our website. We look forward to your visit!
The sculpture on the Residenzplatz is part of the exhibition. Background information on the work can be obtained from the Stadtstadel.
The house at Illerstraße 15 is one of the oldest houses in the former imperial city of
Kempten. Its history dates back to the 13th century and is closely connected with the
neighboring Mühlberg ensemble. The building, erected by the lord abbot, served to care for
pilgrims, travelers and the needy. Around 1600, a patrician family resided in the three-story
gable-roofed building. Later, the city took over the building and converted it into a municipal
construction depot. Since then, it has been called the Stadtstadel.
At the end of the 20th century, the house was renovated with great attention to detail.
Backfilled cellar rooms were uncovered and an aged pillar as well as an antique millstone
were discovered in the process. Among the special features are Renaissance paintings and
Gothic rafters. After different uses, the Stadtstadel has become a place for contemporary art
and culture since 2021.
After more than thirty years of management experience in strategic marketing and
communications, I decided to devote more time to my interest in art and culture and, with the
acquisition of the Stadtstadel, to give it a permanent space.
I am fascinated by the exploration of different styles in art and the dialogue with artists as
well as visitors. It is an inspiring task for me to present the beautiful things in life holistically
and to make them accessible to those who are interested.