When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition can be seen from September 23 to November 10, 2026, at the Treppenhaus Gallery. The gallery is open from Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 8 PM.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

The exhibition is located in the Treppenhaus Gallery on the 2nd floor, Henkestraße 91, 91052 Erlangen.

What artworks are on display?

Around 45 object images, assemblages, collages, and sculptures by the artist Thomas R. Hoess will be shown.

Are there tours or workshops available?

No tours or workshops are scheduled for this exhibition.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

There is no confirmed information about accessibility.

Quiet Assumptions, Strong Images: Thomas R. Hoess Discovers Everyday Life Anew

Name: Whispering in the Noise – Quiet Assumptions
Start: 2026-11-02T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-02T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Galerie Treppenhaus - 2. Stock

When Images Speak Softly: Whispering in the Noise in Erlangen

The exhibition Whispering in the Noise – Quiet Assumptions presents around 45 object images, collages, and sculptures by the artist Thomas R. Hoess from September 23 to November 10, 2026. In the Treppenhaus Gallery, an open space for thought and perception is created, where familiar things lose their original function and appear anew as poetic, irritating image signs.

Object Art Between Everyday Life and Estrangement

Thomas R. Hoess combines everyday objects, image fragments, and different materials into independent visual narratives. His assemblages, collages, and objects are both concrete and enigmatic. A chair, an hourglass, or seemingly trivial fragment emerge from their usual context and develop a new presence.

The examination of the works leads into an art world full of interspaces. Forms, surfaces, and material traces tell of the present, zeitgeist, and human perception. The works do not simply assert a clear message but open an associative space between irony, memory, and poetic ambiguity.

An Exhibition Atmosphere Full of Nuances

The Treppenhaus Gallery in the light-filled Medical Valley Center offers an unusual architectural framework for the works. Art meets everyday life and the movement in the building directly here. As one passes by, individual details initially reveal themselves fleetingly before a more attentive observation unveils their narrative effect.

The aesthetic experience arises from the interplay of closeness and distance, familiarity and estrangement. Materials appear tangible and mysterious at the same time. The spatial effect continuously directs the gaze anew, making the exhibition visit a sensual artistic experience that stimulates curiosity and personal interpretation.

Assemblage, Collage, and Sculpture as Forms of Thought

Historically, the exhibition connects to central practices of modern and contemporary object art: collecting, reinterpreting, and rearranging. As in assemblage, materials are not only used formally but are also readable as traces of social reality. The seemingly banal gains a new significance as soon as it enters into an unexpected relationship with other things.

The exhibition invites cultural education through precise perception. What happens when an object loses its function? How does an image change once it reaches into space? And what stories arise from the connection of seemingly incompatible elements? Thomas R. Hoess does not provide definitive answers to these questions but transforms them into open visual assumptions.

Conclusion: Art as a Quiet, Intrusive Experience

Visitors can expect an exhibition that works with concentrated materials, surprising visual connections, and quiet irony. Whispering in the Noise – Quiet Assumptions enriches the aesthetic experience through art that does not have to explain loudly to leave a lasting impact. Anyone who wants to experience contemporary object art, assemblage, and poetic artwork in person should definitely visit the Treppenhaus Gallery in Erlangen.