KARLSRUHE.- Art enthusiasts now have the opportunity to explore “Shadows of Wind – Kalin Lindena,” a new exhibition presented by the Förderkreis of the Städtische Galerie Karlsruhe, which opened on December 1, 2024, and runs through April 27, 2025. Alongside this major presentation, visitors can also experience “Update! Rethinking the Collection – Scene Change 2” and the dedicated artist’s space, “Kubra Khademi. Bread, Work, Freedom (آزادی کار، نان،),” both of which debuted in parallel. On the opening day, all exhibitions were accessible free of charge, allowing guests a rare chance to engage with a diverse array of contemporary works.

“Shadows of Wind” highlights the unique and dynamic vision of Kalin Lindena, whose large-format canvases and sculptural “Shapes” now transform the museum’s project space. By moving beyond traditional rectangular frameworks, Lindena foregrounds gesture and fluidity, placing viewers at the heart of the creative process. These wall-mounted “Shapes,” conceived specifically for the exhibition, evoke flowing lines and movements reminiscent of graffiti art, reflecting Lindena’s early roots in that street-based medium. The resulting works, with their billowing contours, suggest flags fluttering in a breeze, conjuring a tangible sense of motion and energy.

Kalin Lindena, born in 1977, lives and works between Karlsruhe and Berlin. After completing her studies at the Braunschweig University of Art in 2004, she became a Professor of Painting at the State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe in 2014. Her practice, which spans spray-painted murals, shaped canvases, performances, and sculptural installations, consistently examines how movement can be captured and extended visually, challenging conventional notions of form and representation.

This exhibition marks the twelfth presentation organized by the Förderkreis since its founding in 1996, underscoring the association’s longstanding commitment to supporting the museum’s scholarly and educational endeavors. An artist’s book featuring a text by Fabian Goppelsröder accompanies the exhibition, further enriching visitors’ understanding of Lindena’s groundbreaking work.