Erfurt's Galerie Waidspeicher hosts interactive art exhibition

The Galerie Waidspeicher in Erfurt is hosting a new exhibition titled ‘Why so serious?’, which emphasizes interactive and participatory art over traditional viewing. Curated by Philipp Schreiner, the exhibition encourages visitors to engage directly with the works rather than simply observing them behind barriers.

Activities include creating paper pigeons, playing table tennis on handmade ceramic plates, and participating in a video game that simulates the daily life of an artist. One specific installation by Benedikt Braun allows visitors to shoot at artist portraits with a softair pistol, a feature intended to prompt reflection on personal potential for violence through a humorous lens.