Abstract painting, coloured lines meet at different angles. © Doris Hahlweg

Counterpoints

Opening of the art exhibition in the Aspekte Gallery
Artists from the HP8 studios show their explorations of Bach's works in painting, drawing and photography.
31.10.2025, 17:00 – 18:00

Opening
Gasteig HP8
Gasteig München GmbH – Gasteig HP8

Under the title "Counterpoints", the artists in the HP8 studios explore the work of Johann Sebastian Bach in an individual and playful way. In dialogue with the composer's complex oeuvre, they created a variety of visual thought-provoking ideas and interpretations on paper that offer new approaches.
Together with the artists and in collaboration with the Munich Adult Education Centre, the Bachfest Munich and Gasteig München GmbH are opening the exhibition with a festive vernissage.

Venue

Gasteig HP8

Hall E, Aspects Gallery

Hans-Preißinger-Str. 8
81379 München

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Organiser

Gasteig München GmbH – Gasteig HP8

kommunikation@gasteig.de
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  • Duration of the event:

    17:00 – 18:00

  • In which language:

    German

Abstract painting, coloured lines meet at different angles.
Doris Hahlweg © Doris Hahlweg
The Gasteig HP8 with Hall X in the background
The Gasteig HP8 with Hall X in the background © HGEsch/Gasteig

Organiser

Gasteig München GmbH – Gasteig HP8

The Gasteig HP8 is a magnet for culture enthusiasts and inquisitive minds of all ages. The cultural centre in Munich-Sendling is open to everyone all year round. Around 1,600 events take place here – concerts and performances, dance and theatre, festivals and workshops, reading and learning, films and exhibitions – many with free admission.

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