When is the opening of the forge exhibition?

The opening is scheduled for 26.06.2026 at 16:00.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

In and around the town hall in Kolbermoor, at Rathausplatz 1.

What is special about CROSS SECTION AUSTRIA?

Austria is the guest country of the XV. BIENNALE of blacksmithing, showcasing blacksmith works from the neighboring country.

Is there an admission fee known?

No verified price is available for this event.

Is the exhibition indoors or outdoors?

The presentation takes place in and around the town hall, connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.

Are there any details about tours or workshops?

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Austrian Blacksmithing Transforms Kolbermoor's Town Hall Square into a Special Cultural Space

Name: Forge Exhibition CROSS SECTION AUSTRIA - Opening
Start: 2026-06-26T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-26T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Rathauspark Kolbermoor

Austrian Blacksmithing Opens the XV. BIENNALE in Kolbermoor

The opening of the forge exhibition CROSS SECTION AUSTRIA marks the beginning of a special art summer in Kolbermoor. Austria is the guest country at this year's XV. BIENNALE of blacksmithing, bringing contemporary blacksmithing from the neighboring country to the forefront of an exhibition that impressively combines craftsmanship, material aesthetics, and cultural exchange.

Material, Form, and the Power of Transformation

Blacksmith works achieve their effect not only through their form but also through the visible trace of the process: heat, hammer, compression, surface. In an exhibition like CROSS SECTION AUSTRIA, the sculpture becomes a testament to an art that communicates between tradition and modernity. Visitors experience a contemplation of works where iron, steel, and plastic design merge into a multifaceted aesthetic experience.

An Artistic Experience in and around the Town Hall

The exhibition extends in and around the town hall in Kolbermoor, incorporating public space into the art experience. This spatial openness creates a special exhibition atmosphere: art meets everyday life, the town hall becomes a place of cultural education, and the tour transforms into a journey of discovery through form language and material effects.

Guest Country Austria as an Artistic Resonance Space

As the guest country of the Biennale, Austria brings its own perspective on blacksmithing and its contemporary forms of expression. The selection of works points to the diversity of an art form that goes far beyond functional metalworking. The focus is on precision, experimentation, and the question of how traditional techniques can be translated into a contemporary language of art.

Kolbermoor as a Place of Vibrant Culture

Kolbermoor offers a central, easily accessible framework for this exhibition with the town hall square. The town hall is located at Rathausplatz 1 in 83059 Kolbermoor; the city points out its central location within the urban fabric and the good accessibility of the site. This makes the visit suitable for an art walk as well as for a focused exhibition visit with cultural-historical interest.

Conclusion: An Exhibition for Eyes, Hands, and Thinking

CROSS SECTION AUSTRIA promises an exciting insight into contemporary blacksmithing from Austria and the special connection of craftsmanship, sculpture, and public space. Those who want to not only see art but experience it in its materiality and cultural depth should attend this opening live in Kolbermoor.