Hurting Sculptures
Duration:
October 1–29, 2025
Artists:
Jenny Ayala
Steffen Jopp
Stephan Marienfeld
Exhibitions
Exhibition rooms at »Bilker Bunker«
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FORTRESS FOR INNOVATIVE ART AND CULTURAL FORMATS
Changing contemporary art formats and an experimental cultural program are launched on two floors of the bunker. Here, disciplines, positions and cultural actors are linked with each other in innovative ways. A lively, open exchange can arise, which emotionalizes, opens spaces and releases thoughts.
Artistic positions, questions and answers form a dialogue with the architecture and history of the site, which is special in every respect.
Information
Opening hours and information
Exhibition opening hours
Wed & Fri: 17:00-21:00
Sat: 14:00-21:00
Sun: 14:00-18:00
Admission prices exhibition
Regular: 5.00 EUR / Reduced: 4.00 EUR (students and holder of social pass) / Disabled persons incl. accompanying person: free / Children and young people up to 14 years: free
No dogs allowed.
Address:
Bilker Bunker
Aachener Straße 39
40223 Düsseldorf
Location on GoogleMaps
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THE “BILKER BUNKER” THROUGH THE AGES
Air-raid shelter no. 25 - the Bilk high-rise bunker on the corner of Aachener Straße and Karolingerstraße was built as such in 1942. The architect Carl Krieger (1875-1957) was responsible for the planning.
In 1995, the grey bunker in Bilk was given a colorful makeover at the request of the local population: within six weeks, it was painted by an international group of artists under the direction of Klaus Klinger (Farbfieber). The “Time Travelers” mural symbolizes the fragile coexistence of different cultures in a shared world.
In 2016, the project developer KÜSSDENFROSCH took over the bunker and developed a multi-layered art and culture concept. The redesign of the bunker was implemented by Bilker Bunker gGmbH with the creativity, courage and ideas of committed neighbors and the citizens' initiative “Bilk Pro Bunker”. We would like to thank everyone involved for their time and commitment.
The history exhibition can be seen during regular opening hours as part of the exhibition eight planets, one star, one world.
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Archive
Past exhibitions and events in the Bilker Bunker
- Hurting Sculptures
01.10.2025 – 29.10.2025
- Street Photography
14.08.2025 – 14.09.2025
- ZukunftsRaum
12.06.2025 – 27.07.2025, ZukunftsRaum
- Mischa Kuball: eight planets, one star, one world
09.04.2025 – 30.04.2025
- HARALD NAEGELI - DRAWINGS BY A SPRAYER
13.02.2025 – 02.04.2025
- Anys Reimann "Dark Star Backyard"
05.09.2024 – 08.01.2025
- Zwischenwelten – Dialogue of dimensions
22.02.2024 – 02.05.2024
- FROM SHELTER TO FREE SPACE
30.08.2023 – 19.01.2024
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»BILKER BUNKER« SHOP
SHOPPING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
In our small but nice shop at the main entrance you can buy artists' catalogues, architecture books, limited art prints, editions and our »Bilker Bunker« merchandise consisting of posters, shoppers, T-shirts and sweaters. And best of all: the generated funds go to charitable causes and support our art and cultural formats!
The shop is open during the exhibition hours (Wed & Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm and Sat & Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm).
Press
All press releases
An overview of all past press releases including the corresponding downloads can be found on the overview page:
FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS
Together with our friends and supporters, we have made it our goal to establish the »Bilker Bunker« as a relevant place and enrichment of the art and culture scene. Special thanks go to:
BECOME A SUPPORTER!
Anyone who would like to support the »Bilker Bunker« is welcome to contact:
Christina von Plate
info@bilkerbunker.de
The »Bilker Bunker« stands for high quality and innovative cultural formats. It is a model for progressive urban development, retells history and promotes social cohesion.
Whether through donations, sponsorship in the »Freundeskreis« or as a network partner: support the »Bilker Bunker« and be part of the change! Contribute to the realization of high-quality, innovative art formats, to the reinterpretation of cultural work and enable an open access to art for all.
Simply donate here via PayPal and receive a donation receipt on request. Thank you very much for your support!