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?
Media sculptures, hybrid installations, and film works explore opportunities and questions about robotics, senses, energy, kinetics, and ecology, addressing both conviviality and the threats to social and elementary living environments.
Embarking upon a journey from the known into the unprotected and risky leads to daring creative processes, which result in inspiring forms of experience and ideas. Silver Egg invites all visitors to delve into a sensual sphere of sound, light, scent, movement, and touch, and to follow the pulse and rhythms of the living Eros.
More information on the exhibition here.
Exhibition at the ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Atrium 8+9
Opening 03.07.2026, 7 p. m. at the ZKM foyer, free admission to the opening, further information on the program here.
