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Gregor Schneider

Haus u r 2026 · 17.10.2026 – 17.1.2027

With Haus u r 2026, the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf is presenting a wide-ranging exhibition by the internationally renowned artist Gregor Schneider. At its center is his body of work Haus u r, which he has been continuously developing since the 1980s and which ranks among the most influential spatial works in contemporary art.

To mark the 40th anniversary of Haus u r, a comprehensive spatial experience will take shape at Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, in which architecture, sculpture, photography, and video merge into a dense, cohesive whole. The exhibition follows a spatial journey through seventeen build rooms—from bathrooms and living rooms to cellars and storage rooms—and offers visitors the opportunity to lose themselves within this multi-layered and ever-evolving body of work.

We met the artist for an exclusive interview. Many thanks!

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IKS produces exhibition trailer for Kunsthalle Düsseldorf

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