July 6 to October 7, 2024
Exhibition: The post-nomadic experience in THEgallery

The exhibition uses selected works of art to convey key aspects of Mongolia's nomadic culture's understanding of nature.
At the center is “The Great Blue Sky” - an identity-forming element of Mongolian culture to this day, which refers to the principle of a shapeless sky god in Tengrism.
This principle can be seen in Bronze Age rock paintings in the Altai Mountains, which present the forces of nature in shamanic symbols. The exhibition contrasts this with the cosmologies of A.R. Penck, who translates a post-communist, fraying world into sign systems. Instead of contextualizing the material aesthetics of Joseph Beuys with Mongolian shamanism as before, the exhibition focuses on the forces of nature in Mongolia's visual memory, which come into conflict with the effects of modernity.

Other influences on contemporary Mongolian art come from Lamaism, which is still visually powerful today. A special exhibition at the Biennale di Venezia is currently dedicated to the art movement “Mongol Zurag”, in which Baatarzorig Batjargal and Gerelkhuu Ganbold are participating. Both artists use the demons of Mongol Zurag, as they can also be seen on lamaistic thangkhas, to formulate their criticism of the current social and ecological catastrophes in Mongolia. Dashdemed Sampil, who lives in Nuremberg, also draws energy from this tradition.
Franz Ackermann's artistic practice has always been nomadic. His mental maps are created as visual records and testimonies to an accelerated world that does not stop at Mongolia. Nomin Bold's colorfully decorated “gas masks” speak of the unbearable air conditions in Ulaanbaatar, the worst in the world.

Artists:
Franz Ackermann, Heike Baranowsky, Baatarzorig Batjargal, Munkhtsetseg Batmunkh, Nomin Bold, Enkhzaya Erdenebileg, Gerelkhuu Ganbold, Karl Heinz Jeron, Simone Körner, A.R. Penck, Nadine Rennert, Dashdemed Sampil
Music: Chinbat Orkhonbaatar, Dance: Tsatral Tumendemberel

Supported by the Bavarian State Chancellery and the Oberfrankenstiftung.

An afternoon with Dashdemed Sampil: an exclusive guided tour of the exhibition ‘The Post-Nomadic Experience’

The special highlight of this afternoon is an exclusive, personal tour by one of the exhibiting artists himself: Dashdemed Sampil. Born in Mongolia in 1971 and now living in Nuremberg, Sampil guides visitors through the artworks, which focus on central aspects of nomadic culture such as ‘The Great Blue Sky’ - a central, identity-forming element in Mongolian Tengrism. It becomes clear how deep the influence of these traditional world views is on contemporary art in Mongolia.

Sampil, who began his training at the University of Fine Arts in Ulan-Bator and continued his studies in Nuremberg under Professor Peter Angermann, is an artist whose works are both disturbing and fascinating. His paintings are characterised by a strong emotional power that immediately captivates the viewer. The figures in his works are crude and yet subtly haunting, their deformed shapes seem natural and at the same time deeply disturbing.

During the tour, Dashdemed Sampil will not only explain his artworks, but also talk about his travels to Mongolia and his experiences with the artistic and social developments there. This opens up a unique view of the interaction between the old nomadic traditions and the modern, globalised world. Particularly exciting: Sampil will present visual material from his recent summer trip to Mongolia and talk about the current situation for artists in this fascinating country.

The exhibition ‘The Post-Nomadic Experience’ was conceived as part of Art Camp Bavaria, an initiative that brings together artists from Germany and Mongolia. The aim of this encounter is to open up new perspectives on cultural heritage, understanding nature and the interplay between people and the environment. The exhibited works, including those of the art movement ‘Mongol Zurag - The Art of Resistance’, which recently attracted particular attention at the Biennale di Venezia, impressively illustrate the connection between cultural origins and the challenges of our time.

Be there when Dashdemed Sampil opens the doors to his world and takes us on a journey into the unbroken tradition of Mongolian culture, the beauty of the country and the challenges of our time.
 

Date Saturday, 21 September 2024

Time 4 p.m.

Location THEgallery | Mühlstraße 8, 96179 Mürsbach or online via ZOOM

Instructor Dashdemed Sampil

Costs Admission free

Registration Without registration 

Experience a captivating reading of Mongolian fairy tales - not only for children! Immerse yourself and your children in the magical world of Mongolian folklore and be enchanted by the fascinating stories.
The exhibiting artist Sampil Dashdemed and his family will organise a Mongolian afternoon! Erdenesuvd and her daughter Ninj will read their favourite fairy tales together in Mongolian costume, sometimes in two languages.
While your children immerse themselves in the fairytale world, we invite you as parents to relax with coffee and cake. Take the opportunity to visit the exhibition ‘The post-nomadic experience - culture, nature and sustainability’ in the THEgallery rooms, discover the diverse works and learn exciting background information on individual works directly from the artist Sampil Dashdemed.

Date Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time 2 p.m.

Place ART CAMP Bavaria | Muehlstraße 8, 96179 Muersbach or online via ZOOM 

Instructor Erdenesuvd Gantumur and her daughter Ninj Dashdemed

Costs Admission free

Registration Without registration

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85187006788 

Meeting ID: 851 8700 6788
Identification code: not necessary!