Kiosk at Candidplatz: New artist oasis in danger!

Kiosk at Candidplatz: New artist oasis in danger!

Enthusiastic artists and cultural initiatives have targeted the subway kiosk at the Candidplatz to use it as a creative space for art and encounter. The district committee Untergiesing-Harlaching recently gave the green light for this idea in a meeting in May for this idea, which Melly Kieweg was promoted by the citizens' initiative "More space to life". According to mercury was closed for almost ten years and despite many inquiries there was no progress for a future Use. Artists and creative minds from the community hope to bring new momentum into the cultural landscape of Untergiesing.

A lack of inexpensive exhibition areas and sales rooms for artists in this part of Munich underlines the urgency of the project. Ideally, the use of the kiosk as a gallery could create a new cultural center together with the adjacent bridge gallery on Candidplatz, which could act as a attraction for artists and visitors.

challenge of rental

However, there is already a hurdle that needs to be overcome: The Munich transport company (MVG) has rented the kiosk since April 2023. The new tenant is currently working on an expansion planning, which questions the implementation of the desired use of artists. The information update from the MVG brings new uncertainties to the ambitious project.

This initiative is not the first of its kind in Munich. From September to December 2023, the “Art Kioske” project presented artistic installations in various kiosks of the city, which were supposed to counteract the vacancy in subway stations. As art kiosk , artists such as Stephanie Müller and Klaus Erika Dietl managed to liven up the public space with video installations in a creative way.

art in public space

art has a long tradition in urban space and is becoming increasingly important. This development is advanced through projects for the artistic design of public spaces and streets. According to Wikipedia , works of art are not a new invention in public space, but have their roots in different epochs and styles. From contemporary graffiti-murals to traditional fountains, it shows how diverse art city development and civic culture can combine.

In the past few decades, the importance of art has increased in public space, since more and more cities are discovering them as a means of promoting regional cultural values ​​and the stimulation of the city timing. Initiatives such as those at the candidate could enable exactly this: a revival of the city center and a platform for the creative community. It remains exciting to see whether the idea of ​​the kiosk will become a reality!