The Feuerle Collection is delighted to announce a cycle of four exhibitions with paintings and astrological lectures by Alexander Graf von Schlieffen<\/b>, curated by D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Feuerle, from March 13 through November 9, 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n
With this project, the institution explores for the first time within its cultural program the field of astrology, an essential element of von Schlieffen\u2019s practice, and a recurring reference in Western art since the Italian Renaissance, which continues to garner significant attention in contemporary society.<\/p>\n
Alexander Graf von Schlieffen<\/b>\u2019s work as a painter began in the late 1980s and has evolved over time, drawing on motifs from the Italian Renaissance and influences from American color field painting. His artistic practice reflects a profound exploration of symbolism, interconnectedness, and mysticism. Parallel to his work as a painter, von Schlieffen began his journey as an astrologist in 1991, developing a deep engagement with the cyclical patterns of life and the philosophical dimensions of this discipline. This dual focus has informed and enriched both his artistic and astrological practices. De\u0301sire\u0301 Feuerle has been deeply familiar with von Schlieffen\u2019s work since its early stages including pieces by the artist in his collection ever since.<\/p>\n
The selection of works<\/b> for the four episodes of the show will trace the evolution of von Schlieffen\u2019s painting practice, presenting both early and recent pieces. Feuerle\u2019s curation will employ his distinctive, refined use of light and space design to highlight and unveil crucial aspects of the artworks in an intimately sensual way.<\/p>\n
The astrological lectures<\/b> will be held by the artist among his paintings, examining the fundamental principles of astrology as a discipline and delving into von Schlieffen\u2019s specific research. Topics include the transition from the Earth to the Air epoch, the philosophical interpretation of astrological cycles, and the symbolic role of mushrooms as interconnected organisms\u2014elements that also inform his painting practice.<\/p>\n
The planned events will unfold as follows:<\/p>\n
First Exhibition and Astrological Lecture<\/b><\/p>\n
Public Opening: March 13, 2025, 6\u20139 pm<\/p>\n
Astrological Lecture: March 13, 2025, 6\u20137 pm<\/p>\n
Exhibition Dates: March 14 \u2013 April 27, 2025<\/p>\n
Second Exhibition and Astrological Lecture<\/b><\/p>\n
Public Opening: May 2, 2025, 7\u20139 pm<\/p>\n
Astrological Lecture: May 2, 2025, 6\u20137 pm<\/p>\n
Exhibition Dates: May 3 \u2013 June 1, 2025<\/p>\n
Third Exhibition and Astrological Lecture<\/b><\/p>\n
Public Opening: June 12, 2025, 7\u20139 pm<\/p>\n
Astrological Lecture: June 12, 2025, 6\u20137 pm<\/p>\n
Exhibition Dates: June 13 \u2013 September 7, 2025<\/p>\n
Fourth Exhibition and Astrological Lecture<\/b><\/p>\n
Public Opening: September 11, 2025, 7\u20139 pm<\/p>\n
Astrological Lecture: September 11, 2025, 6\u20137 pm<\/p>\n
Exhibition Dates: September 12 \u2013 November 9, 2025<\/p>\n
All parts of the project will take place at the Silk Room<\/b>, a room at The Feuerle Collection dedicated to a variety of temporary exhibitions and cultural programs, including film screenings, dance performances, and art talks. Former exhibitions include Edmund de Waal and Unseen Pieces from The Feuerle Collection, When Animals Become Art: Leiko Ikemura at The Feuerle Collection, Berliner Salon: Karen Jessen, and Natural Beauty. Curated Nature.<\/em><\/p>\n This series marks another step on the path toward the 10th anniversary of The Feuerle Collection in 2026<\/b>, reflecting meaningful artistic encounters and the distinctive curatorial vision of D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Feuerle. By bridging disciplines and traditions, it invites visitors to experience new facets of the world that has shaped Feuerle\u2019s journey until now.<\/p>\n Short biography of Alexander Graf von Schlieffen.<\/b><\/p>\n Alexander Graf von Schlieffen, born in 1964, is a German astrologer and artist. He studied at the Art Academy<\/b> in Du\u0308sseldorf<\/b>, with artists like Gerhard Richter<\/b> and A.R. Penck<\/b> and he has exhibited his work in Germany and Switzerland since 1989, focusing primarily on portraits. He trained in astrology in Cologne, earning a diploma from the German Astrologers Association (DAV). Von Schlieffen teaches astrology at DAV schools in Berli<\/b>n and Cologne, as well as at institutions in Salzburg and Vienna. He resides and works in Cologne and Berlin. March 2025 \u2013 November 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-exhibition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nHe is the author of several books on astrology. Among them is Das astrologische Luftzeitalter \u2013 eine neue A\u0308ra der Verbindung<\/b> (The Astrological Air Age \u2013 A New Era of Connection, Goldmann Verlag, Munich, 2021). Im Netz der Beziehungen: Die astrologische Sicht auf pra\u0308gende Beziehungsmuster vom Kind bis zum Erwachsenen<\/b> (In the Web of Relationships: The Astrological View on Formative Relationship Patterns from Childhood to Adulthood, Chiron Verlag, Munich, 2013). Astrologie & Leben: Mit den Sternen leben<\/b> (Astrology & Life: Living with the Stars, Headroom Verlag, Cologne, 2009).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"