Exhibitions
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.
Opening hours and information
Exhibition opening hours
Wed & Fri: 17:00-21:00
Sat: 14:00-21:00
Sun: 14:00-18:00
The exhibition rooms are currently closed. We will reopen with the vernissage of our new exhibition “Harald Naegeli - Drawings by a Sprayer” on February 13 - then the regular opening hours will apply.
Admission prices exhibition
Regular: 4.00 EUR / Reduced: 3.00 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
With eight planets, one star, one world, Mischa Kuball is creating an immersive work of art over two floors of the Bilker Bunker – a sensually tangible cosmos of light, reflections and movement that focuses on the historical site as well as global questions of coexistence, identity and spatial perception.
VERNISSAGE
MI 09.04.2025
RUNNING TIME Duration
09.04. - 30.04.2025
SPECIAL OPENING
DO: 10.04.2025 17:00 - 21:00
NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMS
SA: 26.04.2025 18:00 - 00:00
ARTIST TALK
MI: 23.04.2025 17:00 - 21:00
eight planets, one star, one world is a co-production by Mischa Kuball with the state capital Düsseldorf for Chemnitz 2025: European Capital of Culture
We are once again taking part in this year's Long Night of the Museums under the motto A night in the night. In the exhibition space, we will be showing the light installation “eight planets, one star, one world” by Mischa Kuball, in which visitors can immerse themselves in an artificial universe. The artist will be present from 6 pm for an open discussion. The GUSH COLLECTIVE will be playing a live DJ set in the Schleuse Zwei music bar. Karmaboy & Matt Flores will be playing a mix of lo-fi, jazz, nu jazz, broken beats, UK garage, jungle and 2-step. There will also be good drinks at the bar.
The exhibition area and music bar are open from 6pm to midnight.
Tickets can be purchased in our store during regular opening hours or online via the Night of the Museums.
Program:
6 pm - 0 am: Light installation "nine eight planets, one star, one world"
6 pm: Artist talk with Mischa Kuball in the exhibition space
6 pm - 0 am: Drinks at the mobile bar in the exhibition space
9 pm - 0 am: Live DJ set by Karmaboy & Matt Flores (GUSH COLLECTIVE) in Schleuse Zwei
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.
Past exhibitions and events in the Bilker Bunker
13.02.2025 – 02.04.2025
05.09.2024 – 08.01.2025
22.02.2024 – 02.05.2024
30.08.2023 – 19.01.2024
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).
An overview of all past press releases including the corresponding downloads can be found on the overview page:
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:
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.
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