When does the inauguration take place?

The event starts on 07.08.2026 at 16:00.

Where is the event located?

At the square in front of the Old Town Hall, Rosenheimer Straße 1 in 83059 Kolbermoor.

Is the event indoor or outdoor?

It is an outdoor event in public space.

How much is the admission?

A specific admission price could not be verified.

Who is the artist of the blacksmith sculpture?

The blacksmith sculpture is created by Michael Ertlmeier, master blacksmith and metal designer.

Are there official social media channels?

No verified official social media profiles could be found.

Kolbermoor Celebrates Blacksmithing: A New Sculpture Shapes the Tonwerk Roundabout

Name: XV. BIENNALE – Inauguration of Blacksmith Sculpture at Tonwerk Roundabout
Start: 2026-08-07T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-07T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Platz vor dem Alten Rathaus

When Steel Takes Shape: The XV. BIENNALE Makes a Statement in Public Space

With the inauguration of the blacksmith sculpture at the Tonwerk roundabout, Kolbermoor receives a new artwork that impressively combines craftsmanship, local history, and contemporary metal design. As part of the anniversary BIENNALE, the work by Michael Ertlmeier will be officially presented and integrated into the urban space.

An Artistic Experience Between Industrial History and Present

Kolbermoor is a place where the dialogue of work, material, and design remains visible. The blacksmith sculpture at the Tonwerk roundabout connects to this tradition and translates it into a clear, contemporary language of form. The public space is not just decorated here, but artistically activated.

Michael Ertlmeier: Art Blacksmith, Metal Designer, Designer in Space

Michael Ertlmeier, born in 1966 in Starnberg, has worked for decades as a master blacksmith and metal designer. His workshop in Ascholding stands for custom-made work in traditional craftsmanship. According to his official self-presentation, his profile includes not only blacksmithing and metalworking but also locksmith work, restorations, education, youth projects, and exhibitions across Europe. This combination of practice, mediation, and public impact gives the inauguration special authority.

Material, Form, and Spatial Effect

Blacksmithing exerts its effect through density, tension, and rhythm. Metal is not added but shaped in the fire, compacted in the hammer, and made readable in silhouette. Especially at the roundabout, a place of movement, a sculpture gains special presence: it encounters the gaze both while passing by and while staying. This creates an aesthetic experience that conveys a balance between dynamism and tranquility.

The BIENNALE as a Cultural Resonance Space

The Kolbermoor Blacksmith Biennale has been one of the prominent formats of contemporary metal design in the region for years. The location at the square in front of the Old Town Hall connects the event with the historical urban space and the awareness of local cultural heritage. The inauguration thus fits into a vibrant cultural effort that makes art visible in everyday life and allows cultural education to be experienced directly.

What Visitors Can Expect Now

What you will experience is not a classic museum visit, but an open artistic experience in urban space: a sculpture that draws its effect from light, weather, perspective, and movement. Those who attend the festive inauguration will experience art not as a distant object but as part of public life. A visit is worthwhile for everyone who values contemporary art, blacksmithing, and the unique exhibition atmosphere outdoors.

Conclusion

The XV. BIENNALE makes clear how powerful metal art can be in public space. The inauguration at the Tonwerk roundabout offers a special moment between craftsmanship, city identity, and artistic setting. Anyone looking to rediscover Kolbermoor as a cultural site should experience this event live.