When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition can be seen from September 23 to November 10, 2026.

Where does Whispering in the Noise – Quiet Suspicions take place?

The exhibition takes place on the second floor of the Galerie Treppenhaus, Henkestraße 91, 91052 Erlangen.

Who is the artist of the exhibition?

The exhibition presents new works by the Hetzleser artist Thomas R. Hoess.

What art forms are being shown?

Included are assemblages, collages, and objects that lie between object art, photography, and installation.

Is the exhibition admission charged?

A specific admission price is not stated in the researched event information.

How long does a visit last?

The duration of the exhibition visit can be individually arranged and depends on personal interest in the contemplation of the works.

Whispering in the Noise: Discover Quiet Image Worlds Full of Riddles and Resonance

Name: Whispering in the Noise – Quiet Suspicions
Start: 2026-11-09
End: 2026-11-10T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Galerie Treppenhaus

When Images Speak Softly Yet Resonate Loudly

With the exhibition Whispering in the Noise – Quiet Suspicions, the Hetzleser artist Thomas R. Hoess presents new works at the Galerie Treppenhaus in Erlangen. From September 23 to November 10, 2026, an artistic inquiry unfolds into those fine transitions where perception, memory, and personal interpretation interconnect.

Between Suggestion and Thought Movement

Normally, images remain silent. The works of Thomas R. Hoess contradict this expectation in a special way: they do not present clear messages, but rather develop a quiet, persistent presence. Their effect arises from subtle thoughts, open image spaces, and a visual language that invites the viewer to engage in their own contemplation of the works.

Assemblage, Collage, and Object as a Space for Thought

Hoess works with assemblages, collages, and objects. Everyday items, materials, and signs acquire a changed meaning in new contexts. Earlier groups of works by the artist have already shown his interest in multilayered image stories, where chairs, hourglasses, and other familiar items become symbols for time, memory, identity, and human experience.

From an art historical perspective, this approach connects to the tradition of assemblage and object-based collage. The material remains visible and retains its own history, while the curated connection of various elements opens up a new narrative. Thus, a form of art emerges between painting, object art, and installation.

The Exhibition Atmosphere of the Galerie Treppenhaus

The Galerie Treppenhaus on Henkestraße is an unusual exhibition venue: the light-filled staircase connects architecture, movement, and art contemplation. On the second floor, visitors encounter a presentation that makes the transition between everyday life and aesthetic experience immediately palpable.

The works do not demand a quick resolution. Their forms, materials, and visual signs unfold through prolonged engagement. It is in this that the unique art experience of this exhibition lies: the seemingly quiet becomes attentive, the familiar becomes strange, and the exhibition space turns into a place of intellectual resonance.

An Artist Between Photography, Object Art, and Reflection

Thomas R. Hoess lives and works in Hetzles. His artistic work encompasses, among other things, photography, collage, assemblage, and object images. Artist books accompany his groups of works, linking visual works with texts and fragments of thought. Exhibitions such as Inner Spaces and earlier projects in the Galerie Treppenhaus demonstrate his ongoing interest in stories that emerge from objects, spatial situations, and personal memories.

Conclusion: An Exhibition for Slow Looks

Whispering in the Noise – Quiet Suspicions promises a concentrated aesthetic experience beyond quick seeing. The exhibition connects contemporary object art with poetic ambiguity and invites visitors to develop their own hypotheses. Art enthusiasts should visit this exhibition live to experience the spatial effect, materiality, and quiet intensity of the works directly.