Illusionary Constructions in St. Michaelis: Architecture Between Sacred Space and Industry
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Illusionary Constructions: Sacred Spaces Meet Modern Industrial Culture
At St. Michaelis Church in Braunschweig, photographer Horst Oswald presents his exhibition Illusionary Constructions. From September 30 to October 27, 2026, the presentation connects historical sacred architecture with elements of modern industrial architecture, opening an exciting examination of works between reality, memory, and visual construction.
Between Church Space and Industrial Architecture
The exhibition relies on an enticing tension: Sacred architecture stands in contrast to modern industrial forms. In Oswald's photographic works, historical concepts of space, constructive structures, and the aesthetics of technical order come together. This creates a visual language in which pillars, façades, lines, and surfaces become carriers of a new visual reality.
Photography as Aesthetic Construction
The title points to the central question of the exhibition: How is our image of space created? Horst Oswald investigates through photographic means how perspective, cropping, and composition change familiar buildings. The art experience thrives on the precise observation of architectural forms and the open boundary between documentary capture and artistic interpretation.
The Exhibition Atmosphere in St. Michaelis
The historical Michaelis Church serves as the atmospheric resonant space for this presentation. Light, materiality, and the vertical effect of the church space enter into dialogue with the photographic constructions. This gives the examination of the works a special spatial depth: Visitors experience architecture not just as a motif, but as a physically tangible component of the exhibition.
Opening with Lecture and Music
The opening takes place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. as part of the Michaelis reception of the Bible and Culture Foundation of the Braunschweig Bible Society founded in 1815. A historical image presentation by Braunschweig author Bärbel Mäkeler will address the development of modern architecture after World War II, focusing on design principles of the 1950s and modern Braunschweig church buildings. Music by Jeanette and Daniel Wilke will accompany the evening with a mix of pop, soul, and choral.
Conclusion: An Art Experience Between History and Present
Illusionary Constructions invites a concentrated aesthetic experience. The exhibition makes visible how closely sacred architectural culture, industrial modernity, and photographic image design can be interconnected. Art enthusiasts will experience in St. Michaelis an exhibition that reinterprets architecture and sharpens the focus on space, structure, and cultural memory. Admission is free – a compelling reason to experience this special presentation live in Braunschweig.
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