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Temporary Gallery Cologne Presents 'untame flow stay release' on Disability and Ecology

exhibition · 2026-09-12

The exhibition 'untame flow stay release' at Temporary Gallery: Centre for Contemporary Art in Cologne, Germany, showcases the work of seven artists with disabilities until November 29, 2026. This display intertwines ecological issues with disability justice, featuring blue walls, a soft play area, and a riverine-blue curtain inspired by the Rhine. Jenni-Juulia Wallinheimo-Heimonen presents a film of a reflective, spinning wheelchair that critiques how medical professionals treat disabled people. Justyna Górowska offers an AI water-nymph accessible via phone, while Anka Haller creates mermaid paintings. Visitors can engage with an interactive instrument that plays water sounds. Ren Loren Britton's film examines constellations named by able-bodied white men. The exhibition also highlights the accessibility of public toilets and the difficulties faced by those using walking aids in transporting water. All images are credited to Simon Vogel.

Key facts

  • 'untame flow stay release' is on view at Temporary Gallery in Cologne, Germany, until 29th November, 2026.
  • Seven artists living with disabilities participate in the exhibition.
  • The show combines ecological concerns with disability justice.
  • Jenni-Juulia Wallinheimo-Heimonen suspends a reflective, spinning wheelchair from the ceiling.
  • Justyna Górowska created an AI water-nymph accessible by phone.
  • Anka Haller paints mermaids and imagines herself as one, painting in an underwater studio.
  • Ren Loren Britton's film discusses how most constellations are named by and after able-bodied white men, covering Nazi war criminals, eugenics, and pesticides.
  • All photos are by Simon Vogel.

Entities

Artists

  • Jenni-Juulia Wallinheimo-Heimonen
  • Justyna Górowska
  • Anka Haller
  • Ren Loren Britton
  • Simon Vogel

Institutions

  • Temporary Gallery: Centre for Contemporary Art

Locations

  • Cologne
  • Germany
  • Rhine

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