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120 works that will take your breath away: the exhibition “Death and Devil”, which will be on view from September 14, 2023 to January 24, 2024 at the Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf, deals with the fascination of horror. Felix Krämer, General Director of the Kunstpalast and the curator Westrey Page and their team have dealt with all facets of the horror phenomenon. The exhibition and the extensive supporting program are sponsored and supported by the clothing brand Mey & Edlich.
Experience Lordi live: How to secure free tickets
On September 23, Finnish hard rock and heavy metal band Lordi will perform in front of the Palace of Arts. The Finns have been known around the world since winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 – mostly thanks to their terrifying stage costumes. For those who don’t want to miss the spectacle, there are 666 free tickets.
Ticket sales open from 07/25/23 at nine o’clock. The first to book using the code LORDI23 will receive their tickets for free. The remaining ticket contingent is available for sale at a price of €23 plus booking fee. It goes to ticket sales here.
Lordi Open Air concert
Kunstpalast Dusseldorf
Court of Honor
40479 Dusseldorf
Date: 09/23/2023
Start: 8 p.m
Another highlight for horror fans: At the opening of the exhibition from September 13 to 17, 2023, there will be a ghost train in front of the Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf, which will show the passengers not only classic spooky figures but also motifs from the exhibition. The ride is free and open to the public.
“Death and the Devil”: What makes the exhibition so special
The extraordinary horror retrospective features works by artists such as Rei Kawakubo, the Chapman Brothers, Billie Eilish, Lars von Trier, Berlinde de Bruyckere and many others. It combines exhibits from fashion, art, music and film and impressively illustrates how art and cultural history has always been shaped by death and horror. The spectrum of the 120 works shown ranges from classic painting and sculpture to complex installations. To go with this, Mey & Edlich has developed a collection with a total of 13 pieces. Some of the designs echo select exhibits, including a hoodie printed with a 19th-century girl’s white death mask – the “Resusci Anne”, which is now used as a template for resuscitation dolls.