Albert Säger: Master of facade painting and city history in Villingen

Albert Säger: Master of facade painting and city history in Villingen

Introduction to the special exhibition

In the Franciscan Museum in Villingen-Schwenningen, a special exhibition is opened in honor of the painter Albert Säger. This special exhibition on the occasion of its 100th day of death shows the multifaceted art of the artistic spirit, which comes from this city and has made a significant contribution to its cultural heritage.

insights into artistic work

Albert Säger, born in 1866, left last traces in Villingen. His facade paintings, which today adorn the painter's house, the Café Dammert and the Café Raben are evidence of his artistic depth. In addition, he created numerous paintings and drawings that map scenes from Villingen and the surrounding area. These works impressively show how Säger transformed templates from other media such as photography and painting and how he was looking for the balance between tradition and modernity. His work contributes to the identity of a city that was in a comprehensive change at that time.

The staging in the exhibition

One of the highlights of the exhibition is the staging of a tavern that is grouped around Säger’s monumental paintings from the former bourgeois brewery. Some of these impressive works are also presented in the tenth of the historic Narrozunft Villingen.

Important information about the exhibition

The special exhibition runs until October 13, 2024 and offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the artist's life and work. An accompanying book for the exhibition will appear and the framework event and the leadership dates are published on the museum website: www.franziskanermuseum.de .

ticket prices for art lovers

Visitors to the exhibition can look forward to affordable prices: a regular ticket costs 7 euros, while reduced tickets are available for 5 euros. This also offers younger artists the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the art history of their city.

photo certificate and cultural heritage

The exhibition is supplemented by historical photographs, such as a view of the Villingen marketplace from 1923, which is made available by Visual Artwork. Such images help to preserve the cultural heritage of Villingen and to deepen the understanding of the important role that Albert Säger plays in the history of this city.

The works of art created by Albert Säger are not only significant cultural artifacts, but also an important part of the self-image of Villingen-Schwenningen. The ongoing special exhibition is an opportunity for the community to deal with your own past and to research the stories that are told by art.