Sunday, August 23, 2026

On the premises of Schloss Ahlden

Große Straße 1, 29693 Ahlden

For the third time, classic car enthusiasts will gather in the picturesque setting of Schloss Ahlden for the Oldtimer Meeting: vehicles manufactured in 1996 or earlier will be on display and eligible for registration, and refreshments will be available.

Take this opportunity to tour the castle grounds and the castle’s interior, including a preview of the 197th International Fine Art Auction—our auction team looks forward to your visit.

PAUL PFARR
Watercolours - early works from the 1960ies

Exhibition extended due to great response until July 31, 2026!
Closing event: Friday, July 31, 2026, starting at 5 p.m.

Paul Pfarr (1938–2020) is one of the leading German artists who have impressively expanded the boundaries between sculpture, installation, and conceptual art.

He received his training at the art academies in Stuttgart and Berlin, was a master student of Bernhard Heiliger, served for a time as a visiting professor at the Berlin University of the Arts, and was a long-standing member of the German Artists’ Association.

Since the 1970s, he developed a distinctive artistic language centered on working with found objects. He was less interested in the objects themselves than in their history, as well as the traces and layers of meaning inscribed within them. Time itself became a central theme in his work: as a trace, a memory, and a process of change.

By reducing, supplementing, or reshaping the found materials, he opened up new spaces of meaning. His works oscillate between documentary precision and poetic condensation, inviting viewers to observe everyday objects with fresh attention. In this approach, Pfarr engages with artistic positions ranging from Marcel Duchamp to Joseph Beuys, without adopting their specific methods.

The current exhibition presents selected early watercolors, including works from the series “Hommage à Paul Klee” (1960–1966), which, in their poetic lightness, sensitive use of color, and reduction to the essential, reveal an affinity with Paul Klee’s visual language while simultaneously foreshadowing Pfarr’s distinctive artistic style. These early watercolors reveal, right at the outset of his artistic career, a lifelong engagement with influential artistic figures that would accompany his work well into his later years.

We cordially invite you to the closing event on Friday, July 31, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m.:

As the exhibition comes to a close, join us one last time to experience the collection of fascinating watercolors by Berlin artist Paul Pfarr—on display for the first time in an exhibition—and look forward to the opportunity to meet the artist’s companions and gain fascinating insights into his life.

Exhibition venue:
Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden | Representative Office
Fasanenstrasse 69, 10719 Berlin

Opening hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 14:00 -19:00 CET
Saturday: 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 -19:00 CET 

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