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Poster exhibition at the Forest Art Centre open until October 17th
DARMSTADT – 23 artists from ten countries explored the landscape of southern Hesse for two weeks as part 4th Global Nomadic Art Project (GNAP) International Forest Art Center (IWZ) , which will be on display until October 17, 2025.
The poster exhibition "Nomadic Artists" showcases photos and videos of the created nature artworks as well as exhibits brought by the artists. The exhibition is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Afterwards, it will travel to the Kühkopf Treasure Island Environmental Education Center and the Fechenbach Castle Museum.
Inspiration from nature and cultural sites
The participating artists, invited by curator Ute Ritschel , came from countries including Australia, France, South Korea, Turkey, and the USA. They visited sites such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Messel Pit, Lichtenberg Castle, the Tromm mountain in the Odenwald forest, the Oberfeld estate, and Kranichstein hunting lodge. A canoe trip on the Old Rhine and a descent into the silver mine near Ober-Ramstadt were also on the agenda.
The works reflect the international exchange: Dutchman Fredie Beckmans left small Buddhas in the forest, Ri Eung Woo from South Korea created a labyrinth of acorns, and Serihban Köksal Kurt documented the entire workshop in an artistic diary.
World movement with Darmstadt influence
GNAP was founded 44 years ago in South Korea as a counter-movement to classical museum art and has also been represented in Germany since 2017. In Darmstadt, it complements the International Forest Art Trail , which showcases new works in the forest near Böllenfalltor every two years.
“We want to explore forests, natural habitats, and landscapes and give them a voice,” explains curator Ute Ritschel. This year’s motto is “Democratic Forest – Democratic Landscape” .
(DARMSTADT – RED/PM)
Featured image: Group photo: A poster exhibition showcases the works of nomadic artists at the Forest Art Center. Photo: Y-PR
