When does the exhibition Spatenprobe take place?

The exhibition is on view during the event period from October 16 to November 14, 2026, at BLOOM in Düsseldorf. The specified event date is November 11, 2026.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition takes place at the project space BLOOM, Birkenstraße 56, 40233 Düsseldorf.

What does Ivan Geddert's exhibition show?

A selection of new sculptural works by the Berlin-based artist Ivan Geddert is presented. The works relate to sculpture, installation, performance, and language.

How much does entry cost?

Admission to the exhibition is free according to the event information.

What are the opening hours at BLOOM?

BLOOM is regularly open on Fridays from 3 PM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 1 PM to 5 PM. Additional visits are possible by appointment.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

The exhibition space is located in the basement and is accessible via a staircase-like access ramp. Verified information on full accessibility is not available.

Spatenprobe: Ivan Geddert's Sculptures Open Hidden Spaces of Contemporary Art

Name: Ivan Geddert: Spatenprobe
Start: 2026-11-11T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-11T17:00:00+01:00
Location: BLOOM

Ivan Geddert's Spatenprobe: Sculptural Insights into Hidden Structures

The exhibition Spatenprobe at the Düsseldorf project space BLOOM presents a selection of new sculptural works by the Berlin-based artist Ivan Geddert. The exhibition title refers to an agricultural method of soil examination: a piece of earth is dug out, lifted, and examined for its texture. At the same time, it alludes to the underground location of the exhibition space.

Sculpture as an Investigation of Material

Geddert's artistic practice navigates between sculpture, installation, performance, and language. His works investigate how bodies, objects, and signs interact in spatial situations. Sculptures do not merely appear as autonomous forms but often as potential props for an action or as traces of a performance yet to come.

In earlier work groups, Ivan Geddert engaged with the staging of both the self and the other’s body. Rigid constructions encounter dynamic elements, functional gestures meet poetic shifts. Language also plays a central role: writing, sound, and semantic misunderstandings overlap with the material character of the objects.

Underground Spatial Impact and Aesthetic Experience

The unique architecture of BLOOM enhances the impact of the exhibition. A staircase-like access ramp leads into a spacious area in the basement. This spatial movement creates an exhibition atmosphere that itself recalls an excavation: visitors descend, encounter the sculptures from varying perspectives, and discover forms, voids, and material tensions.

The concept of Spatenprobe links physical labor with careful observation. It directs attention to layers, resistances, and hidden textures. In the aesthetic experience of the exhibition, sculpture thus becomes a touchstone: it does not merely assert a form but raises questions about use, body, movement, and the relationship between object and space.

Ivan Geddert Between Performance and Contemporary Sculpture

Ivan Geddert was born in 1986 in Slawgorod, Russia. His works have been presented in the context of international exhibitions and Düsseldorf performance associations. Characteristically, they connect sculptural objects with language, singing, instrumental music, and scenic situations. Many works evoke stage designs or abandoned props from previous actions.

This openness also defines the exhibition in Düsseldorf. The new works can be interpreted as material experimental setups where rigid and moving, concrete and linguistic elements meet. The result is an art experience that does not aim for decorative effect but activates perception and invites visitors to their own interpretation.

BLOOM as a Place for International Contemporary Art

BLOOM was established in 2020 by Ji Sue Byun, a curator born in Korea and living in Düsseldorf. The project space sees itself as a venue for contemporary art, interdisciplinary research, and cultural diversity. The industrial atmosphere in the Düsseldorf district of Flingern provides artists with space for site-specific interventions and experimental exhibition formats.

It is precisely in this environment that Spatenprobe unfolds its particular tension. The exhibition connects the materiality of sculpture with the history of the site and makes the exhibition space itself part of the curation.

Conclusion: An Exhibition for Curious Eyes

Spatenprobe promises a concentrated art experience between sculpture, installation, performance, and spatial investigation. Those who wish to not just view contemporary art but physically and intellectually experience it will find an exhibition full of open forms and hidden references with Ivan Geddert. A visit to BLOOM enriches cultural perception and offers an intense aesthetic experience in the Düsseldorf art space.