BERLIN.- “Matter of Care, Care of Matter” presents sculptures and site-specific installations by [ materialistin ], a collective of eight sculptors working in Leipzig. Consisting of Laura Eckert, Enne Haehnle, Elisabeth Howey, Lucy Knig, Agnes Lammert, Wibke Rahn, Theresa Rothe, and Sophie Uchman – the group exhibition at Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart highlights the significance of artistic community and new forms of collaboration.
Stone, clay, concrete, plaster, steel, wood, plants, natural fibers, textiles, found materials, light, and writing are transformed into highly diverse sculptural forms. The exhibition showcases the diversity of contemporary sculpture in Leipzig.
[ materialistin ] is a group of women artists from Leipzig whose work and activities focus on the broader field of sculpture. The artists work with steel, stone, plaster, and concrete, plant fibers and renewable materials, wax, and clay. They produce sculptural objects as well as site-specific installations.
The group takes a stand on feminist, social and cultural-political issues: it acts in solidarity and is non-hierarchically organized. The members counter the physical, economic and logistical challenges in the field of sculpture by sharing their experience, tools, contacts and networks. In addition, the cross-generational structure is a special feature in the art world.
The exhibition is part of the 30 Years Hamburger Bahnhof anniversary programme. In 2026, Hamburger Bahnhof celebrates its 30th anniversary with a programme that departs from the history of the site into the future: eight special exhibitions, a new collection presentation, as well as performances and concerts, carry the museum far into the urban space.
The highlight is the anniversary weekend from 13–15 November, featuring an international conference on the future of contemporary collection museums, with the building open continuously for 30 hours.
Accompanying the exhibition is an edition of the Hamburger Bahnhof catalogue series, published by Silvana Editoriale Milano (€18).
The exhibition is curated by Sam Bardaouil, Director of Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart.
