Blue Gold in the Neustädter Kirche: Seeing, Understanding, and Protecting Water
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Blue Gold in Erlangen: Water as a Source of Life and Global Responsibility
Without water, there is no life – not even in Erlangen. The annual exhibition "Blue Gold – Water Here and Elsewhere" transforms the interior of the Neustädter Kirche into a place of aesthetic experience, cultural education, and international dialogue. The exhibition unites artistic works, educational projects, information graphics, and models into a compelling engagement with the precious resource of water.
An Exhibition Between Art, Knowledge, and Commitment
At the center is water as a local and global life theme. Students from Jakob-Herz-Schule and the Municipal Business School Erlangen demonstrate how young people perceive the significance of water, examine it creatively, and question it socially. The examination of works leads from the sensory perception of colors, shapes, and materials to questions of equitable access and ecological responsibility.
Water in Sacred Space
The exhibition atmosphere of the Neustädter Kirche gives the exhibits a special spatial effect. Between architecture, light, and installation, a tension field emerges in which water appears not only as a natural substance but also as a cultural, political, and spiritual theme. The curation combines model building, information graphics, student works, and social education into a multifaceted presentation.
The Sponge City Model as a Vision for the Future
A special exhibit is the Sponge City model, which participants of the Planet-A Summer Camp in the City of Erlangen have developed. It illustrates how cities can store rainwater, prevent flooding, and create climate-adapted living environments. The installation makes complex interconnections clear and opens a concrete approach to the discussion about climate adaptation and sustainable urban development.
Global Perspectives on Equitable Water Supply
The exhibition leads from Erlangen to international partnerships. Water projects from San Carlos in Nicaragua, Bkeftine in Lebanon, and Brovary in Ukraine showcase different life realities and solutions. Contributions from Weltladen Erlangen, facts from the United Nations World Water Report 2026, and the UNICEF exhibition "No Water for All" expand the perspective on water as a human right and a future issue.
Accompanying Program and Cultural Education
The exhibition is complemented by a diverse program. This includes the city tour "Water Route", a harvest-thanksgiving service on the topic of water, film screenings of "Watermark" and "And Then the Rain", as well as an online exchange with Lebanese project partners in Bkeftine. The offerings create additional access points to the exhibition and deepen the connection of art, education, development cooperation, and sustainable action.
Conclusion: An Art Experience with Social Impact
"Blue Gold – Water Here and Elsewhere" welcomes visitors as a contemplative art experience between installation, information exhibition, and global dialogue. The presentation sharpens the view for the beauty, vulnerability, and political significance of water. Those who want to combine aesthetic experience with cultural education and rethink their own relationship with this vital resource should definitely experience the exhibition live at the Neustädter Kirche.
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