When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition date is Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition takes place in the P.ART Gallery of the Pasinger Fabrik, August-Exter-Straße 1, 81245 Munich.

What can visitors expect?

On display are electromechanical sound sculptures, photographs, prints, stage design elements, and cardboard comics. Some works can be tried out.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, regular guided tours are held on Tuesdays at 6 PM. The artists are present on many days and explain or engage with parts of the works.

Is the Pasinger Fabrik accessible?

The exhibition spaces are accessible via an elevator. For specific questions regarding individual accessibility, a prior inquiry at the Pasinger Fabrik is recommended.

How to get there by public transport?

The Pasinger Fabrik is located directly at the north exit of Pasing station. It is accessible by the S-Bahn lines S3, S4, S6, and S8, as well as bus line 160.

Discover Fake Noise, True Image: Sound Machines and Art Full of Surprising Perspectives

Name: Fake Noise, True Image – Synergies in Art
Start: 2026-10-25T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Pasinger Fabrik, P.ART Galerie

When sound machines become art: A sensory art experience in the Pasinger Fabrik

The exhibition Fake Noise, True Image – Synergies in Art transforms the Pasinger Fabrik into a cosmos of electromechanical sound sculptures, images, print graphics, language, and theater. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, visitors can experience an exhibition that is not only to be viewed but to be discovered with hands, ears, and curiosity from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Musical sculptures between mechanics and fantasy

At the center are the quirky sound artworks of the Munich artist duo Portmanteau, consisting of Gerald Schrank and Christian Heiß. The two artists combine technical tinkering, recycled materials, and performative art into whimsical automatons, whose movements and sounds create an immediate aesthetic experience.

The works Sittichquirl, Alpinium, Strippenzieher, and Singvase unfold their effect only through interaction. A coin insertion sets chairs in motion, lets a flock of sheep sound, or activates the peculiar voice of the Grobian. Thus, the exhibition becomes a work observation with an open outcome: mechanics, sound, and humor merge into a lively installation.

Recycling, spatial effect, and the poetry of the imperfect

The exhibition demonstrates how, from old, found, and recycled materials, a distinct art direction arises between kinetic art, sound art, and installation. Metal, wood, cables, cranks, and used household appliances retain their material history while simultaneously gaining a new function. Their visible mechanics make the process of creating art immediately experienceable.

The exhibition venue itself contributes to the significance of the works. The Pasinger Fabrik is located in the former headquarters of the Ritterwerke, where household appliances were produced from 1912 to 1982. A piece developed specifically for this location from hand-crank bread slicing machines connects to this industrial past and translates it into a humorous sound image.

A versatile dialogue of the arts

Portmanteau expands its own work universe together with other artists. Martin Dessecker is represented with works Transparency and Visual Aids. Petr Mayr brings screen printing, etching, and spatial installations. Photographs by Willi Haas and the unusual image series of astrophysicist Dr. Leonhard Scheck complement the sound machines and open further perspectives on perception, movement, and space.

The exhibition thus approaches a showcase in which sculpture, photography, print graphics, stage design, and cardboard comics communicate with each other. The curation does not rely on silent distance but on participation: On many days, the artists themselves guide through the spaces and play parts of their works. The Süddeutsche Zeitung described Portmanteau as the Tinguelys of theater – a comparison that accurately characterizes the connection of machine art, absurd humor, and performative energy.

Guided tours and cultural education

The exhibition is suitable for curious adults, families, and anyone who wants to experience art through multiple senses. Regular guided tours take place on Tuesdays at 6 PM to deepen access to the sound machines, their materials, and the art-historical references. Complementary music performances expand the program by a performative dimension.

Conclusion: Art that moves and responds

Fake Noise, True Image – Synergies in Art promises an unusual art experience between sound, mechanics, and visual poetry. Those looking for aesthetic experience not only in silent observation but in their own experimentation will discover an exhibition full of surprises at the Pasinger Fabrik. A visit is especially worthwhile for all who wish to connect art history, technical fantasy, and playful perception directly.