When will the artist talk take place?

The exact date is within the festival period from 26.07. to 02.08.2026 and will be confirmed by the organizer; the planned time is from 4 PM to 11 PM.

Is admission charged?

Admission is free; prior reservation of seats is recommended once the date is announced.

How do I best reach the Onoldiasaal?

The Onoldiasaal is located at Nürnberger Straße 30 in 91522 Ansbach; it is well connected by bus, and parking spaces are available at the Hofwiese directly at the conference center.

Are there guided tours or educational offers?

During the artist talk, a moderated artwork observation takes place; additional educational formats will be announced in the festival program.

Am I allowed to take photos during the event?

Please respect the guidelines of the organizer and the artist; typically, photos without flash and only for private use are allowed.

How long should I plan for the visit?

Depending on the duration of the talk and personal artwork observation, plan for about 60 to 120 minutes.

With Kaspar's Eyes: Color, Myth, and Dialogue in Onoldiasaal Ansbach

Name: Visual Arts: With Kaspar's Eyes – Artist Talk with Jasminka Bogdanovic
Start: 2026-07-26T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-27T01:00:00+02:00
Location: Tagungszentrum Onoldia – Onoldiasaal

With Kaspar's Eyes: An intense art experience of the Kaspar Hauser myth

As part of the Kaspar Hauser Festival in Ansbach, the Onoldia Conference Center invites you to an artist talk with painter Jasminka Bogdanovic. The event opens a sensual-intellectual access to the phenomenon of Kaspar Hauser and combines artwork observation, aesthetic experience, and art historical context.

Kaspar Hauser Cycle: Color as a space for knowledge

Starting from Bogdanovic's cycle on Kaspar Hauser, a color dramaturgy unfolds, where tonal values, glazes, and light modulations evoke inner images. The paintings oscillate between figure and abstraction; finely set contours, translucent color layers, and calm surfaces create a contemplative exhibition atmosphere. In dialogue with the audience, the artist explains composition, material choice, and the role of color as a medium of intellectual insight.

Curation and Context: Between Myth and Modernity

The presentation locates Kaspar Hauser in cultural history and the present. Terms like painting, installation, and performative reading become tangible as biographical traces, iconographic motifs, and contemporary interpretations come together. The curation creates clear sightlines, uses the room's light differenciatedly, and allows the works to breathe – condensing the space into a silent stage of perception.

Artistic Handwriting: Biography and Practice

Jasminka Bogdanovic has been working for years on color, portrait, and spiritual image worlds; publications, exhibitions, and lectures demonstrate a consistently developed practice. Her approach combines artistic research with art educational communication and opens experiential spaces where viewers can sharpen their own perceptions.

Education and Communication On-Site

The talk invites precise observation: artwork analysis, questions from the audience, and insights into visual education introduce techniques, epochs, and art movements. For cultural and educational audiences, points of reference to art history, anthropology, and color theory are provided.

Practical Information

The Onoldiasaal is centrally located in Ansbach; the venue is easily reachable by bus lines, and parking is available at the Hofwiese. Admission is free. The exact date within the festival period will be confirmed by the organizer.

Conclusion

Those who experience art as a path to knowledge will find a rare opportunity here: With Kaspar's Eyes connects painterly intensity, precise curation, and lively communication. Come to Ansbach, experience color, form, and light in a concentrated dialogue – and discover how contemporary art makes the Kaspar Hauser myth newly visible.