When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from July 16 to October 24, 2026, at Sammlung Goetz /Display Window in Munich.

How much is the entry fee?

The entry fee is 4 euros, reduced price 3 euros.

Where is the exhibition located?

At Sammlung Goetz /Display Window, Pacellistraße 5, 80333 Munich.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, there are accompanying formats such as Meet the Curator with chief curator Karsten Löckemann.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Information on accessibility will follow. For current notes, the official website of Sammlung Goetz is recommended.

What are the opening hours of the /Display Window?

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 to 18:00, Thursday from 14:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00. Closed on Sunday and Monday.

Sterling Ruby in Munich: Monumental Contemporary Art in the Display Window

Name: Sterling Ruby – Sammlung Goetz /Display Window Munich
Start: 2026-07-16T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-16T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Sammlung Goetz /Schaufenster

Sterling Ruby in the Sammlung Goetz: an exhibition full of tension, materiality, and presence

The Sammlung Goetz presents an exhibition featuring works by Sterling Ruby, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary art, in the /Display Window. From July 16 to October 24, 2026, an art experience unfolds in Munich that combines painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and collage into a dense aesthetic experience.

An artist between deconstruction and monumental presence

Sterling Ruby, born in Germany and living in Los Angeles, is known for a cross-genre oeuvre that weaves together social tensions, autobiographical traces, and art historical references. His works oscillate between rough materiality and controlled form, between spray painting, soft sculpture, and ceramic condensation. It is precisely in this range that the power of his work lies.

Works that physically charge the space

The exhibition showcases a selection of works from the years 2008 to 2016. This includes, among other things, spray paintings, ceramic vessel forms from the series Basin Theology, early bronze sculptures, and textile works such as Vampire 81. These groups of works make visible how Ruby works with contrasts: hard and soft, industrial and handcrafted, monumental and fragile. The /Display Window thus becomes a venue for an intensive examination of the works.

Curating as an access to contemporary art

The exhibition is not only a presentation of individual key works, but also a precisely curated window into Ruby's artistic mindset. Chief curator Karsten Löckemann guides through the exhibition in accompanying formats, deepening questions about working methods, studio practice, and the significance of material in the artist's work. For art-interested visitors, this creates an experience that is both sensual and analytical.

The Sammlung Goetz as a place for cultural education

The Sammlung Goetz sees itself as a platform for contemporary art and also conveys its holdings digitally, with a web app, online collection, and educational offerings. The current exhibition building in Munich-Oberföhring remains closed due to renovation work; the exhibitions are shown in the /Display Window in the city center. This connects collection work with urban accessibility and art education relevance.

Conclusion: A must-visit for fans of contemporary art

This exhibition offers a concentrated look at Sterling Ruby and his multifaceted work between sculpture, painting, and installation. Anyone wishing to experience contemporary art with depth, material weight, and intellectual friction should definitely visit the exhibition live at the Sammlung Goetz /Display Window.