“For the Hundredth Time”

Nov. 5–Dec. 19, 2026
Gerhard Altenbourg
KunstRaum Bernusstraße

He is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary German artists of the second half of the 20th century. His life story is peppered with setbacks, but Altenbourg emerged stronger from every defeat: expulsion from college, a suspended prison sentence, exhibition bans, and the closure of his exhibitions.

This was complemented by a guest studio at the Academy of Arts in Berlin (West), the Will Grohmann Prize, an acquisition by MoMA, and two participations in DOCUMENTA. Beginning in the 1980s, even the GDR recognized Altenbourg’s artistic achievement, which culminated in the 100 etchings of the “Schnepfenthaler Suite.” This portfolio places him on equal footing with Picasso’s “Suite Vollard.” In addition to lithographs and color woodcuts, the exhibition will primarily feature etchings—thus showcasing him at the height of his artistic career.

Exhibition Dates: November 5 through December 19, 2026
Opening: Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Introduction: Volker Zschäckel, Galerie am Sachsenplatz, Leipzig

KunstRaum Bernusstraße
Bernusstraße 18,
60487 Frankfurt am Main

Contact: Marina Grützmacher
Phone: +49 69 977 836 56
Email: mg@kunstraum-bernusstrasse.de