Eisbach Treasures: Tao Schirrmacher's Drowned Archive at Haus der Kunst
'Eisbach Treasures', an exhibition by Tao Schirrmacher, a renowned surfer on the Eisbach wave, is currently on display at the Haus der Kunst in Munich. Curated by Sabine Brantl, this showcase is located in the museum's Archivgalerie. Schirrmacher, who took up surfing in the early 2000s and has clinched several European championships, initiated the project titled 'Lost and Drowned'. The exhibition includes various items such as keys, watches, and skateboards, all recovered from the riverbed and presented in galvanized wire baskets beneath Plexiglas. Since the 1970s, the Eisbach has transformed from a tranquil river into a popular urban surfing destination, illustrating a complex historical legacy and human actions.
Key facts
- Tao Schirrmacher is a multiple European champion in stationary wave riding.
- The exhibition 'Eisbach Treasures' is on view at the Haus der Kunst in Munich.
- The show is curated by Sabine Brantl.
- It is displayed in the Archivgalerie of the Haus der Kunst.
- Schirrmacher's project is titled 'Lost and Drowned'.
- The Eisbach wave (E1) was created by the construction of the Prinzregentenstraße and Eisbachbrücke in the late 19th century.
- Surfing on the Eisbach has occurred since the 1970s.
- Objects in the exhibition include keys, watches, cutlery, skateboards, cameras, and data storage devices.
Entities
Artists
- Tao Schirrmacher
Institutions
Locations
- Munich
- Germany
- Eisbach
- Englischer Garten