Exchange programs for artists have a long tradition. The opportunity to live and work in a foreign place for a certain period of time has lost none of its fascination. The Rathausgalerie brings together three artist residencies initiated by Munich artists: AlmResidency, Jet Leg and LongegaProject. The exhibition focuses on collective collaboration, international exchange and the crossing of borders.

A modular “installation on wheels” will be created, accompanied by several events in German, English and German sign language. With city-wide activities Want to stay where I have never been enters the public space. Three flags by artists who are unable to take part in the project in person will be displayed on the façade of the Department of Arts and Culture at Burgstraße 4.

Participating artists are Magdalena Jooss, Janina Totzauer, Carina Müller, Danilo Bastione, Siyoung Kim, Youlee Ku, Fabian Feichter as well as international guest artists Hyeyoung Ku, Irene Macalli and Thandi Pinto, who are taking part in the residency program at the Ebenböckhaus of the City of Munich; also invited are Shaqa Bovand, the artist duo “Laumkon”, Maria Mbereshu, Rebecca Moccia and Matteo Pizzolante.

At the performative opening of the exhibition on May 9, 2025, 7 p.m., City Councillor David Süß, on behalf of the Lord Mayor, and Nina Oswald, Department of Arts and Culture, will speak.

The event will be translated into German sign language. Admission to the exhibition and participation in the programs are free.

The project is supported by Verbindungslinien of BBK Bayern (with funds from the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts), the Erwin and Gisela von Steiner Foundation and Department of Arts and Culture of the City of Munich and the Coordination office for the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Munich.
It takes place in cooperation with the City of Munich’s artist-in-residence program / Ebenböckhaus.