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Gerry Schum Retrospective at Kunsthalle Düsseldorf

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Kunsthalle Düsseldorf hosted a retrospective exhibition of Gerry Schum from December 14, 2003, to March 14, 2004. Schum was a pioneering German television producer and curator known for his innovative use of television as a medium for art. The exhibition likely featured his seminal works such as "Fernsehgalerie" (Television Gallery) and "Land Art" films, which brought contemporary art to a mass audience. The show was accompanied by a PDF catalog available for download.

Key facts

  • Exhibition dates: December 14, 2003 – March 14, 2004
  • Venue: Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Subject: Gerry Schum, German television producer and curator
  • Schum pioneered the use of television for art distribution
  • Known for 'Fernsehgalerie' and 'Land Art' projects
  • Exhibition catalog available as PDF download
  • Event covered by artpress magazine in April 2004
  • Retrospective focused on Schum's media art legacy

Entities

Artists

  • Gerry Schum

Institutions

  • Kunsthalle Düsseldorf
  • artpress

Locations

  • Düsseldorf
  • Germany

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