The Forest and the Storm

August 28 to September 24, 2025

District Office of the Rheinisch Bergischer Kreis
Am Rübezahlwald 7
51469 Bergisch Gladbach

August 28, 2025 Vernissage 7 p.m   
September 4, 2025 Guided tour 7 p.m.
24 September 2025 Closing event 7 p.m.

"The Forest and the Storm" – A group of artists explores the consequences of climate change for our forests. In 2023, the group received the Environmental Award from the Bergisch Gladbach City Association for Culture.  

"The Forest and the Storm" is an exhibition project of disturbingly current relevance. Increasing drought and the resulting increased susceptibility of trees to pests, along with more frequent violent storms that destroy entire forest areas, are all transforming forests in frightening ways. In this collaborative project, initiated by Christine Burlon, Markus Bollen, Andréa Byron, Christine Burlon, Christian vom Grumbkow, Beatrix Rey, and Magret Schopka explore the undeniable effects of climate change on our forests in a multifaceted artistic approach. Throughout the exhibition, the exhibiting artists will organize several artist talks, inviting visitors to engage in engaging discussions on the topic. 

Further information here:
https://kunst-wald-sturm.jimdosite.com/ueber-uns-about-us/

Films about “The Forest and the Storm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9jmLopJlck
Exhibition Ins Blaue, Speech by Uwe Schneidewind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yak2GX38qjk
Exhibition Wuppertal Institute, speech Uwe Schneidewind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeYLyFygggk
Environmental Award ceremony

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt-1CecqB5s
Artists' Forum Bonn, Martina Kast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7B8QY6qNcI
Artists channel, Mr. Götze

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh381qiWfaA
Talking Art, Georg Divossen