When Gears Dance: Kinetic Art at the German Museum

Event: Free Machines – Felix Scharstein in Deutsches Museum, Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München on 16. October 2026

Date and Time

16. October 2026

Location

Deutsches Museum
Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München, Deutschland

Price

€
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About this Event

Exhibition

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

The pop-up exhibition “Free Machines” at the German Museum on Munich's Museum Island showcases kinetic art machines by artist Felix Scharstein. The focus is on technical constructions that move and thereby develop their own poetic effect.

Technology Becomes Movement

Gears, belts, motors, and other mechanical elements in Scharstein's works combine precise technology with playful, almost lively movement. The machines make processes visible that would otherwise remain hidden: drive, rhythm, and interplay become an aesthetic experience.

The exhibition is aimed at everyone interested in mechanical processes, contemporary art, and unusual forms of perception. Instead of static objects, visitors can expect works of art whose impact is fundamentally created through movement. This is where engineering and poetic observation meet in a special exhibition format.

Pop-up Exhibition in Munich

“Free Machines” is presented as a pop-up exhibition at the German Museum, providing a compact opportunity to discover the kinetic works of Felix Scharstein within a house of science and technology. The presentation remains open until November 29, 2026.

  • Kinetic art machines by Felix Scharstein
  • Gears, belts, motors, and mechanical elements
  • Connection of technical precision and poetic movement
  • On view until November 29, 2026

Since information on admission prices and exact opening hours is not provided in the event information, it is recommended to check the official website of the German Museum before visiting. There, you can find current information for planning your visit.

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