When is the DEMENSCH exhibition in Gilching open?

The exhibition is accessible on September 25, 2026, from 08:00 to 12:00 in the foyer of the Gilching town hall.

What is the admission fee for the exhibition?

Visiting the exhibition is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition takes place at the Gilching town hall, Rathausplatz 1, 82205 Gilching.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is marked as wheelchair accessible.

How many works will be shown?

16 motifs from the DEMENSCH collection of the Landsberg district will be shown.

Is there a registration or guided tour available?

No registration is required for visiting the exhibition. A guided tour is not scheduled for this date.

DEMENSCH in Gilching: How Peter Gaymann Makes Dementia Visible with Humor

Name: Demensch – Exhibition: Cartoons by Peter Gaymann
Start: 2026-09-25T08:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Rathaus Gilching

Learning to Understand with Humor: Peter Gaymann's DEMENSCH Exhibition in Gilching

The exhibition DEMENSCH brings Peter Gaymann's cartoons to the foyer of the Gilching town hall. The drawings approach the topic of dementia with respectful lightness and open a human perspective on situations that are often characterized by uncertainty and fear of contact in everyday life.

Between Everyday Life, Dignity, and Quiet Humor

Peter Gaymann is one of the most well-known German cartoonists. His clear line work, pointed visual language, and warm observational skills make everyday scenes immediately understandable. In the DEMENSCH series, he combines comedy with empathy and directs attention to the person behind the diagnosis.

The exhibition features 16 motifs from the collection of the Landsberg district. Sometimes quiet, sometimes surprising, sometimes with a wink, the cartoons narrate forgetfulness, closeness, misunderstandings, and social interactions. The visual ideas appear easily accessible while simultaneously unfolding a serious societal dimension.

Cartoon as Cultural Education

The exhibition does not understand humor as trivialization but as an opportunity to open up conversations. The works promote an aesthetic experience where visual wit, social observation, and human dignity converge. The reduced form of the cartoon invites focused contemplation: A brief moment, a precise gesture, or an unexpected punchline condense complex experiences of life with dementia.

DEMENSCH originated in 2013 from the collaboration between Peter Gaymann and gerontologist Prof. Dr. Thomas Klie. Since then, the project has dedicated itself to a human-friendly approach to dementia. Gaymann's artistic perspective connects societal responsibility with the tradition of comic art and narrative drawing.

Exhibition Atmosphere in the Gilching Town Hall

In the foyer of the town hall, visitors encounter colorful and pointed visual worlds in a public space amidst everyday life. This unique exhibition atmosphere creates proximity: The cartoons are not isolated in a classic museum hall but enter into direct dialogue with community life and the public.

The exhibition is aimed at relatives, professionals, and anyone who wishes to view dementia from a new perspective. It connects information, conversation starters, and art experiences, making it also a cross-generational access to cultural education.

Conclusion: An Exhibition that Changes Perspectives

DEMENSCH shows how art can convey societal themes understandably, movingly, and humorously. Those who visit the exhibition experience cartoons as precise observation art and as an invitation to greater openness in dealing with dementia. A visit to the Gilching town hall enriches both aesthetic experience and personal understanding of human diversity.