Is the entry to the exhibition free?

Yes, entry is free. Donations are welcome.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

At the Galerie Geyso20, Geysostr. 20, 38106 Braunschweig.

How long is the exhibition running?

The exhibition is scheduled from April 24, 2026, to July 12, 2026.

Is there a mediation program?

Yes, according to the exhibition information, a workshop led by Thomas Bartels is part of the project.

Is the exhibition suitable for art enthusiasts without prior knowledge?

Yes, the exhibition is also accessible to beginners as it works with image, film, material, and space.

Can the gallery be visited outside of exhibitions?

Information to follow. For current opening hours, it is recommended to check the official website.

Triumph of the Spirits ignites a poetic laboratory of film and photography in Braunschweig

Name: Exhibition Triumph of the Spirits
Start: 2026-04-24T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Galerie Geyso20

Triumph of the Spirits at the Galerie Geyso20: A Laboratory for Image, Film, and Imagination

With the exhibition Triumph of the Spirits, the Galerie Geyso20 in Braunschweig opens a fascinating art experience between outsider art, experimental imagery, and analog media research. The exhibition and research project connects the practice of Geyso20 with the HBK Braunschweig and explores the creative potential that arises when different forms of working meet.

Between Cyanotype and Spirit Photography

At the center is the rediscovery of the analog: cyanotypic images, wonder drums, 8-mm and 16-mm film, painted backgrounds, and the aesthetic language of mediumistic spirit photography. These motifs open up an exhibition experience where materiality, light, and movement become tangible. Those engaging in the works here not only experience images but a multifaceted engagement with perception, illusion, and artistic research.

A Place Where Art as Process Becomes Visible

Geyso20 sees itself as a studio, gallery, and collection at the same time. This is exactly where the exhibition gains its special atmosphere: instead of closed results, it shows an open process. Students from HBK Braunschweig and artists from Geyso20 transform the space into an analog photo and film laboratory, where installation, projection, and narrative image creation intertwine. The result is an exhibition that impressively intertwines art history, cultural education, and contemporary art.

Outsider Art with Intellectual Depth

The Galerie Geyso20 has been a relevant place for outsider art in Braunschweig for years. Triumph of the Spirits builds on this and shows how independent artistic signatures enter into a productive dialogue with university research. The reference to the so-called Arts incohérents also opens art historical perspectives on humor, absurdity, and the questioning of established viewing habits. This creates an art experience that is equally sensuous, reflective, and stimulating.

Education, Workshop, and Exhibition Visit

Accompanying the exhibition, a workshop led by Thomas Bartels is announced. This makes the mediation approach of Geyso20 visible: art is not only shown but explored together. Visitors have the opportunity for an inspiring exhibition visit with dialogue, discovery, and concrete insight into artistic processes.

Conclusion: Triumph of the Spirits promises an exhibition full of analog magic, experimental visual worlds, and clever references to art history. Those enthusiastic about photography, film, installation, and outsider art should definitely experience this exhibition live at the Galerie Geyso20.