Atelier Kirste & Manz: Experience Current Painting and Sculpture in Heilbronn
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Current Painting and Sculpture at Atelier Kirste & Manz
At Atelier Kirste & Manz, a concentrated art experience opens on October 10, 2026: Painter Sabine Kirste and sculptor Jan-Peter Manz display current works in their workspace at Südstraße 114 in Heilbronn. The preliminary announcement by the city of Heilbronn announces a small exhibition in the studio; admission is free. This creates a rare opportunity to experience painting and sculpture not as a completed presentation but as a living process. ([heilbronn.de](https://www.heilbronn.de/fileadmin/daten/stadtheilbronn/formulare/kultur_freizeit/Programmhefte/DLNDK_Progarmm_2024_web.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Painting and Sculpture in Direct Dialogue
The paintings of Sabine Kirste and the sculptures of Jan-Peter Manz enter into an immediate spatial exchange here. The artists work side by side, back to back, figuratively and thematically. This is precisely where the strength of this exhibition lies: The viewing of the works becomes an aesthetic experience, where color, line, volume, and material do not appear separately but comment visibly on each other. The open references between plane and corporeality allow the exhibition to be read as a concentrated lesson on contemporary figuration. ([heilbronn.de](https://www.heilbronn.de/fileadmin/daten/stadtheilbronn/formulare/rathaus/aktuelles/stadtzeitung/2024/Heilbronner-Stadtzeitung-2024.pdf?utm_source=openai))
An Atelier as an Open Workspace
The studio itself becomes the decisive medium of presentation. Anyone entering this place encounters not only finished works but an exhibition atmosphere that emphasizes closeness, process, and craftsmanship. This offers a special allure for art-enthusiastic visitors: The art experience unfolds in a space where production and presentation intertwine. The free access enhances the low-threshold nature of this offering, making the visit attractive even for spontaneous art walks. ([heilbronn.de](https://www.heilbronn.de/fileadmin/daten/stadtheilbronn/formulare/kultur_freizeit/Programmhefte/DLNDK_Progarmm_2024_web.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Artistic Classification
Jan-Peter Manz works according to his own biography in the fields of plastic art, sculpture, painting, and drawing; his academic training includes art studies in Greifswald and Düsseldorf as well as literature studies in Bonn and Belfast. The documented exhibitions on his official website show a consistent engagement with figurative plastic art, sculpture, and painterly works. In conjunction with Sabine Kirste's painting, a dialogue emerges that art-historically recalls positions where figuration is not illustrative but used as a bearer of presence and meaning. ([jpmanz.de](https://jpmanz.de/vita/?utm_source=openai))
Heilbronn as a Place of Contemporary Art
Heilbronn has a vibrant culture and exhibition scene; the city regularly presents exhibitions, tours, and art locations in its event calendar and municipal cultural publications. Atelier Kirste & Manz fits into this network of producer galleries, open studios, and municipal art education. Those wanting to experience the city as a cultural space will find an authentic access to contemporary art in the local context. ([heilbronn.de](https://www.heilbronn.de/fileadmin/daten/stadtheilbronn/formulare/rathaus/aktuelles/stadtzeitung/2024/Heilbronner-Stadtzeitung-2024.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: Anyone wishing to experience painting and sculpture in direct proximity, in a lively studio and with free admission, should mark this date. The art experience promises closeness to the works, insight into the creative process, and an inspiring encounter with contemporary art in Heilbronn. A visit is definitely worthwhile live on site. ([heilbronn.de](https://www.heilbronn.de/fileadmin/daten/stadtheilbronn/formulare/kultur_freizeit/Programmhefte/DLNDK_Progarmm_2024_web.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Official Channels of Sabine Kirste and Jan-Peter Manz:
- Instagram: no official profile found
- Facebook: no official profile found
- YouTube: no official profile found
- Website of Sabine Kirste: https://www.sabinekirste.de
- Website of Jan-Peter Manz: https://jpmanz.de
