Opening: Silver Egg

Eros, the god of passionate love, appears as a primal force for cultural evolution and renewal in myths and philosophy. In connection to art, divine Eros has evolved into an influential visual and conceptual figure of vital significance. As soon as he comes into play as a driving force, life is imbued with intensity and immediacy, leading to advances in creativity. The exhibition Silver Egg is a call for an erotic attitude towards the world and asks: What are the media and forms of perception in art for addressing the desires and deficiencies of our time?

We cordially invite you to the opening!

Program

7:00 pm          Welcome Remarks
                        Alistair Hudson, Scientific and Artistic Director of the ZKM
                        Dr. Anett Holzheid, Curator of the Silver Egg exhibition

                        Greetings
                        Neşe Erikli, State Secretary, MWK
                        Dr. Frank Mentrup, Mayor of the City of Karlsruhe

7:30 pm        Curatorial Introduction

7:45 pm        Official Opening of the Exhibition

Musical Accompaniment: Leonie Klein and Sebastian Schottke

8:15–10:00 pm  Participatory Performance E.E.G. Kiss by Karen Lancel and Hermen Maat in the Media Theater

The Silver Egg exhibition and the ZKM Shop will remain open until 11:00 pm on this evening.