The exhibition The Fifth Element. Works from the Kemp Collection is dedicated to the basic building blocks of nature and expands the classical theory of the four elements - earth, fire, water and air - to include a superordinate dimension: the fifth element symbolises the unifying and visionary in the confrontation with the secrets of the world.
Around 70 works by artists from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Hede Bühl, Heinz Mack, Otto Piene and David Rabinowitch, take up this timeless theme and develop it further. Unusual materials, physical processes and experimental techniques in paintings, sculptures, works on paper and expansive installations show how the elements have found their place in art. In addition, motivic references serve as a bridge between natural and man-made worlds. The focus of the show is on the interaction between nature, art and science.
With works from the Kemp Collection and complementary items from the Kunstpalast's holdings, The Fifth Element invites visitors to rediscover the connections on earth. (Source: Kunstpalast)
Exhibition duration: 26 November 2025 to 22 March 2026
