“El sueño de la razón produce monstruos,” as Goya put it: “The sleep of reason produces monsters.” Monsters—that is, terrifying, eerie, ghostly, and gruesome creatures—accompany the artistic journey through the inner and outer worlds of the exhibiting artists.

Eriogaster ramosa Scherenschnitt 50x70cm 2026

Gewächsfroschtabakhaus Aquatinta 32 cm 2026

Ausstellungsbild Schlaf der Vernunft 2026

In cultural history, monsters are symbols of the unknown, the inexplicable, and the terrifying, but also of wonder at the diversity of life.

The artists approach the theme in vastly different ways—from figurative representations to abstract installations. In doing so, they reflect not only on historical meanings but also on current social issues surrounding identity, otherness, and fear.

The exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world full of wonders and curiosities, to discover the multifaceted fascination of strange creatures and wild worlds, and to listen to the sounds from distant galaxies.