Art. Culture. Concrete.

Old Walls – New Ideas

We are the »Bilker Bunker«: a non-profit cultural institution that promotes social cohesion through the means of art.

For this purpose, we have transformed the massive architecture of the historic building into a free space for creative expression, without forgetting its original intention.

What was intended as a civilian shelter becomes a protected space for experimental art and cultural formats.

6F: Living
5F: Living
4F: Showrooms
3F: Showrooms
2F: Bicycle garage & office
1F: Exhibition spaces
GF: Exhibition spaces
UB: Music bar »Schleuse Zwei«
LB: Multirooms

About the Bunker

NEW PERSPECTIVES IN OLD WALLS

EXHIBITION SPACES IN THE BILKER BUNKER

Changing contemporary art formats and experimental cultural programs are launched on two floors of the bunker. Here, disciplines, positions and cultural actors are linked with each other in innovative ways. A lively, open exchange can arise, which emotionalizes, opens spaces and releases thoughts.

Artistic positions, questions and answers form a dialogue with the architecture and history of the site, which is special in every respect.

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Zwischenwelten – Dialogue of dimensions

22.02.2024
– 02.05.2024

With works by: Rimma Arslanov, Astrid Busch, Aurel Dahlgrün, Tomas Kleiner

Expansive parachute installations, oversized ice floes, fantastic visual worlds and veiling curtains – Tomas Kleiner, Aurel Dahlgrün, Rimma Arslanov and Astrid Busch use these artistic stylistic devices to create an impressive transformation of the exhibition space of the "Bilker Bunker".
The fascinating metamorphosis of the bunker through cross-room works invites visitors to immerse themselves and discover, to pause, linger and marvel – in an immersive and contemplative reception. Spaces of experience are created, intermediate worlds are opened up, the different dimensions enter into dialogue with each other.

Image: © Astrid Busch

About the exhibition

Further offers

From restricted zone to contact zone: The »Bilker Bunker« is a lively, interactive, and open space. In addition to art and culture, it offers space for leisure, fashion, sports, and innovative concepts.