Brilliance & Transparency

The exhibition “Brilliance and Transparency – Reverse Glass Art from Modernism to the Present” shows how modern and contemporary artists have adapted the technique of reverse glass painting. It traces the development of this art form from the time of the Blue Rider movement and highlights various perspectives on the material of glass. Especially in the early 20th century, a surprisingly large number of artists such as Gabriele Münter, Walter Dexel, and Oskar Schlemmer used glass as a new medium of expression, closely linked to its extraordinary material properties and shifting symbolism. Contemporary artistic positions demonstrate the ongoing relevance of reverse glass art.