Above a door in Galerie Gerhard Grabsdorf hangs a small black box from an earlier exhibition bearing the words “Suggestions & Complaints.” Mounted far beyond anyone’s reach, it escapes its intended purpose. No one can drop a note into it. The box remains empty. A situation that leaves us feeling unheard?

Under the title „Anregungen & Beschwerden“ artists from Anke Doberauer’s class at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich present recent works. The exhibition presents itself as the opening of a box whose contents have never before been revealed. The paintings, drawings, and sculptures on display appear as a diverse array of messages: questions, suggestions, wishes, complaints, and reflections on the world.

Artists

Valentin Dotzauer
Eszter Rozsa
Ilvie Schlotfeldt
Lisa Bahuschewskaja
Teodora Kuneva
Anna Wandaller
Leon Kiel
Leon Habelt
Panni Somodi
Helge Hossfeld
Luis Grieser
Julija Kalinova
Paul Graßl
Ilvie Schlotfeldt
Sofiia Kozoriz
Justus Körtgen
Hala Amany Timraz
Senshu Miya
Benigno Alba Valdés
Jodi Smith
Cinzia Villa

Motiv: Valentin Dotzauer
The exhibition title is inspired by the complaint box created by Charly-Ann Cobdak.