Exhibition at the Louise-Schroeder-Haus: Anke Nagel shows art made from maps

An exhibition where art is made from maps

At the Louise-Schroeder-Haus in Braunschweig, Anke Nagel will present an exhibition from June 27 to August 15, 2026, that transforms the seemingly ordinary into poetic visual worlds. The official perspective of the city of Braunschweig highlights recycling materials in art as a central theme: outdated topographic maps are not disposed of here but rather transformed into new aesthetic orders. This creates an artistic experience that conveys materiality, memory, and a sustainable visual language. Admission is free.

Recycling as an artistic attitude

Anke Nagel's works revolve around reuse, transformation, and the delicate tension between surface and fragment. Topographic maps bring lines, color fields, and traces of use that unfold a unique spatial effect in the exhibition space. Here, art is not only viewed but experienced as a process of reinterpretation: Geography becomes composition, information becomes form, and old materials become a new visual narrative.

A material with history

The choice of map material refers to an art-historically intriguing field between collage, assemblage, and contemporary object art. Such works connect aesthetic experience with cultural education as they raise questions about landscape, orientation, and collective memory. Especially in the context of a community center, this reflection on the work gains additional proximity: The exhibition focuses on comprehensibility, openness, and immediate presence.

Visit with calm and attention

The exhibition atmosphere at the Louise-Schroeder-Haus is aimed at visitors who wish to experience art in a concentrated form. According to the official announcement, the exhibition takes place on Saturdays from 12:00 to 14:00 and by appointment. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, a guided tour for blind and visually impaired people will be offered. This demonstrates the house's remarkable awareness of accessibility and cultural participation.

Why a visit is worthwhile

This exhibition combines sustainable thinking with finely observed artistic practice. Those interested in contemporary painting, collage, material art, and cultural education will find a precise and inviting presentation here. The works of Anke Nagel open a quiet, intelligent, and sensually charged access to art. A visit is definitely worthwhile, as it creates a surprisingly poetic perspective on the world and perception from recycled materials.

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Sources:

• City of Braunschweig - New Exhibition at the Louise-Schroeder-Haus: Anke Nagel
• City of Braunschweig - Community Center Louise-Schroeder-Haus
• City of Braunschweig - Weekly Schedule for Louise-Schroeder-Haus
• Braunschweig Spiegel - Anke Nagel and her Map Art
• bskunst.de - Works and Artists from Braunschweig