When is the exhibition accessible?

Visits are possible until March 2026 during the opening hours of the box office Wed to Fri 5 to 7 PM and one hour before the start of the performance.

Does the exhibition visit cost admission?

Admission is free according to the event information.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

In the foyer of the small theater KAMMERSPIELE Landshut, Bauhofstraße 1, 84028 Landshut.

Are there barrier-free accesses?

The venue has a stair lift. Pre-registration is recommended, ideally well in advance of the visit.

Can photos be taken at the exhibition?

Information to follow. Please observe the on-site guidelines or contact the theater in advance.

How much time should one plan?

Depending on interest, the duration varies. For quiet examination of the works, a flexible visit within the opening hours is recommended.

Pictures, Words, Wit: Becke and Valentin Transform Landshut's Theater Foyer

Name: Vernissage and Exhibition Herbert Becke: 'PICTURE LANGUAGE'
Start: 2025-11-15T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-27T20:00:00+01:00
Location: kleines theater - KAMMERSPIELE Landshut

When Pictures Speak: Herbert Becke's 'PICTURE LANGUAGE' Meets Karl Valentin

This photo exhibition invites an intensive examination of the works: Herbert Becke combines his pointed, often 'down-to-earth' photographs with the linguistic acrobatics of Karl Valentin. The artistic experience unfolds in the foyer of the small theater – an aesthetic experience between urban painting in the medium of photography, clever comedy, and quiet poetry.

Photography and Language in Dialogue

In precise curation, large-format photographs from 45 years of creation by Herbert Becke are juxtaposed with quotes from Karl Valentin. The pairing creates sparks: forms and structures, reflections and shadows, asphalt textures and urban typography resonate with Valentin's logic. The spatial effects and lighting sharpen the perception; humor tilts into contemplation, irony into humanity. Thus, a contemporary interpretation of image and text emerges, cleverly intertwining art history, urban culture, and everyday aesthetics.

Art Historical Context and Handwriting

Becke, born in 1950 in Munich, has influenced human and documentary photography in the southern German cultural sphere – as a photography lecturer, juror, and organizer. Awards such as the Tassilo Prize from the Suddeutsche Zeitung and the Federal Cross of Merit underscore his authority. His visual language seeks the low perspective, photographing 'from below', to radically see familiar motifs anew – a method that productively continues the media historical discourse on street photography.

Exhibition Atmosphere: Precise, Humorous, Accessible

The exhibition dramaturgy follows the principle of juxtaposition: photography as a visual punchline, text as a conceptual counterpoint. Visitors experience a concentrated exhibition atmosphere that does without pathos yet has a lasting impact. The small theater creates ideal conditions for this: clear pathways, calm sightlines, focused lighting.

Education and Communication

The exhibition connects to the successful show at the Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum. Thus, it opens up cultural educational ties: language play and image analysis, humor as a mode of cognition, urban perception. The visit is suitable for school classes, photography clubs, and cultural courses to train visual competence and media criticism.

Visitor Feedback

The reactions of visitors are clear: the combination of sharp vision and sharp words captivates.

Instagram: One comment sums it up: 'Valentin's words make Becke's images resonate anew'
Facebook: A visitor writes: 'Never have I experienced so much humor and insight combined in an exhibition'

Conclusion

Those who want to see art, language, and the city anew will find a clever, sensory, and humorous exhibition here. Free admission, short paths, strong content – ideal for an inspiring evening. Visit 'PICTURE LANGUAGE' live and let the pictures speak.