Is entry to the exhibition free?

Yes, the exhibition is free to access according to the official event information.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

In the foyer of the Gilching Town Hall, Rathausplatz 1, 82205 Gilching.

Do you need to register for the visit?

No, registration is not required.

Is the exhibition venue accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, access is wheelchair-friendly.

When can you visit the exhibition?

During the regular opening hours of the town hall and on the specified dates of the dementia week.

What is the exhibition about?

It features cartoons by Peter Gaymann on the topic of dementia that open a new perspective on the subject with humor and respect.

Demensch in the Gilching Town Hall: Humorous cartoons widen the view on dementia

Name: Demensch - Exhibition - Cartoons by Peter Gaymann
Start: 2026-09-21T08:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-21T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Rathaus Gilching

Demensch in the Gilching Town Hall: When caricature makes compassion visible

The exhibition DEMENSCH brings the cartoons of Peter Gaymann to the Gilching Town Hall and combines humor with a sensitive engagement with dementia. Within the framework of the Bavarian Dementia Week 2026, an art experience is created here that does not set distances, but rather focuses on closeness, dignity, and a smart form of enlightenment.

Cartoons with attitude and fine observation

Peter Gaymann is one of the defining German cartoonists of his generation. His works combine precise drawing, everyday observation, and a mild, human-friendly wit. The DEMENSCH motifs show how caricature can serve as a form of cultural education: accessible, relieving, and simultaneously serious regarding the topic of dementia.

The artistic approach remains respectful. Instead of exaggerating, Gaymann focuses on those small shifts in everyday life where uncertainty, familiarity, and humanity meet. It is precisely here that the special strength of this exhibition lies: It opens a space for contemplating the works, conversations, and aesthetic experiences.

Town Hall as an exhibition space with an open atmosphere

The foyer of the Gilching Town Hall becomes a place of encounter between art and the public. The presentation in the administrative building grants the exhibition a particular closeness to everyday life and makes it immediately accessible to a wide audience. The atmosphere is deliberately low-threshold, clear, and inviting – ideal for visitors who want to understand art not only visually but in a social context.

The works unfold their effect through the balance of linear humor, reduced form, and pointed statements. Thus, an exhibition arises that appeals to both art enthusiasts and relatives, professionals, and casual visitors.

Understanding dementia without glossing over

DEMENSCH tackles a theme that affects many families and yet often leaves them speechless. The cartoons create an access that promotes understanding and reduces apprehension. This is exactly where the curatorial quality of this exhibition lies: it combines humor with empathy and gives the societal debate on dementia a visual form.

Particularly valuable is the connection of art, enlightenment, and social participation. The exhibition invites attendees to examine their own perspectives and gain new insights into a sensitive topic. Those who linger here experience not just drawings but a reflective engagement with the realities of aging and the question of how we as a society interact with each other.

Peter Gaymann: Popularity, precision, and cultural reach

Peter Gaymann was born in 1950 in Freiburg im Breisgau and has been working as a freelance cartoonist since 1976. He has published over 100 books, shaped a distinct visual language with his chicken motifs, and developed DEMENSCH, a long-running, nationally exhibited series on dementia. His works appear in exhibitions, calendars, postcards, books, and media formats, reaching an exceptionally broad audience.

This cultural reach is central to the exhibition in Gilching. For Gaymann's art has the rare ability to convey complex content in a clear, immediately understandable visual language. Therein lies its authority: in the interplay of lightness, professional proximity, and social relevance.

Conclusion: An exhibition that touches and invites conversation

DEMENSCH in the Gilching Town Hall is an intense art experience for all who perceive caricature not only as entertainment but as cultural reflection. The exhibition offers a warm-hearted, insightful approach to an important topic and creates a desire for an on-site visit. Anyone interested in art, humor, and social issues should experience this exhibition live.