Curatorial concept:

Boom of Spirituality - not a niche anymore

New spirituality - a phenomenon which seems to have become more and more widespread in recent years: Tarot, Meditation, Mindfulness, Manifesting or "aligning with the Universe", .... This growing trend can be witnessed in many cultures: USA, Germany, Israel as well as Saudi Arabia and UAE, to name a few. Millennials all over the world use the same Astrology Apps and “spiritual but not religious” is highly instagramable. But how novel is this "new" spirituality actually?

Metamorphosis of Spirituality

There have been many waves of eastern spirituality blending into other cultures.This exhibition features works from earlier waves of spirituality, such as Beuys, Tapies, Baselitz, and Mary Bauermeister, alongside contemporary works focusing on the metamorphosis from traditional monotheistic belief systems to contemporary manifestations of (new) spirituality. What is new here is that spiritual perspectives and practices have found their way into everyday life, sports, psychology, wellness, and even business. How does this affect the way we live together?

Implications on society

Social change in recent centuries has often been driven by the believers of different religions. Is spirituality nowadays a mere personal matter? Or do vegan Yogis drive necessary changes for the environment? New trends in business, like holistic non-hierarchical new work are reflected in new spirituality or vice versa. On the other hand is spiritual well-being a sellable product with increasing market value. Is this a dangerous deception, or an expression of sincere yearning for soulful experiences in a religious void?

More peace through new "world religion"?

Artists from different cultural backgrounds with strong religious traditions (christian, jewish and moslem) meet in an artistic encounter and enter into dialogue about what unites us as humans. Hopefully a step towards much needed peace. Polarisation hin zu Begegnung und mehr Frieden?