Exhibitions
Changing contemporary art formats and an experimental cultural program 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.
Opening hours
Wed&Fri: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Sat&Sun: 12pm-6:00pm
Closed on public holidays
Admission: EUR 4.00
Reduced (pupils, trainees, students, seniors): EUR 3.00
Severely disabled people including accompanying person: free (ATTENTION: The stairlift is currently out of service)
Children and young people up to 18 years: free
Address:
Bilker Bunker
Aachener Straße 39
40223 Düsseldorf
Location on GoogleMaps
They have always adorned the Düsseldorf city centre: running stick figures, strutting flamingos, triangular double eyes. Unfortunately, many of Harald Naegeli's famous spray drawings have been removed. However, they can still be found in the Bilk district, where Naegeli lived for almost thirty years. They can now be rediscovered here as well as in the »Bilker Bunker«: through an audio tour, on the concrete walls of the bunker, as a new edition in dialogue with sprayer "Magic" from Düsseldorf and in two exclusive editions.
The work "Magic vs. Naegeli '96", which is complemented by two selected screen prints and photo editions with Naegeli's motifs, can be seen from the 30th of November as part of the exhibition »From shelter to free space«.
Other works by Naegeli can be discovered through the audio tour in the Düsseldorf district of Bilk.
Programme
30th November 2023
4 pm: Live audio tour with Anna-Barbara Neumann (Harald Naegeli Foundation), registration at info@bilkerbunker.de
7 pm: Opening of the work "Magic vs. Naegeli '96" and release of the editions in the »Bilker Bunker«
8th December 2023
4 pm: Workshop for children and young people on the digital sprayer wall with Oliver "Magic" Räke in the Düsseldorf Central Library, registration at stbauskunft.kinder@duesseldorf.de
14th December 2023
8 pm: Film screening in the »Bilker Bunker« "Harald Naegeli – The sprayer of Zürich" (admission from 7.30 pm; film screening in German)
As »air-raid shelter No. 25« the »Bilker Hochbunker« was built in 1942 at the corner of Aachener Strasse and Karolingerstrasse. Responsible for the planning was the architect Carl Krieger (1875-1957). With the conversion into an art and cultural space by Bilker Bunker gGmbH and in the context of the opening year, the history of the building can be experienced in a special way: digitally and emotionally.
Reports by contemporary witnesses, historical documents and video installations invite visitors to follow the eventful history and learn more about what being in the bunker actually meant and what the situation was like for those seeking protection. During this process, values such as freedom, democracy, pluralism and tolerance are to be consolidated in the consciousness of the visitors.
First art, afterwards drinks: Every Wednesday and Friday evening there is the opportunity to combine a visit to the exhibition with a drink afterwards with live music in our music bar »Schleuse Zwei«. On selected dates, the artists will also be present and available for a chat about art and life.
Save the special dates:
03.11.23 Felix Schramm
10.11.23 Tristan Hutgens
22.11.23 Boris Becker
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SHOPPING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
In our small but nice shop at the main entrance you can buy artists' catalogues, architecture books, limited art prints, editions and our »Bilker Bunker« merchandise consisting of posters, shoppers, T-shirts and sweaters. And best of all: the generated funds go to charitable causes and support our art and cultural formats!
The shop is open during the exhibition hours (Wed & Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm and Sat & Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm).
An overview of all past press releases including the corresponding downloads can be found on the overview page:
Together with our friends and supporters, we have made it our goal to establish the »Bilker Bunker« as a relevant place and enrichment of the art and culture scene. Special thanks go to:
Anyone who would like to support the »Bilker Bunker« is welcome to contact:
Christina von Plate
info@bilkerbunker.de
The »Bilker Bunker« stands for high quality and innovative cultural formats. It is a model for progressive urban development, retells history and promotes social cohesion.
Whether through donations, sponsorship in the »Freundeskreis« or as a network partner: support the »Bilker Bunker« and be part of the change! Contribute to the realization of high-quality, innovative art formats, to the reinterpretation of cultural work and enable an open access to art for all.
