Kasper Eistrup's First German Solo Show Opens at Galerie Schimming

Danish artist Kasper Eistrup (b. 1973) presents his first solo exhibition in Germany, "Bridges Over Magma," at Galerie Schimming in Hamburg, running through May 21, 2026. The show features works created during a residency in Hamburg, where Eistrup drew inspiration from the city's over 2,000 bridges and his ongoing exploration of painting and drawing. The exhibition includes large-scale and intimate compositions that blend figurative elements with architecture, flora, fauna, handwritten text, and abstract textures. The title refers to the unstable conditions of contemporary life that people must navigate and overcome to maintain connections. Eistrup's process begins with drawing, developing motifs and techniques that create tension between elements. Works like "I Don't Know How the River Got So Wide" (2026) directly reference Hamburg's bridges while commenting on emotional distances between people. The exhibition addresses themes of human connection, solitude, and resilience amid digital and cultural upheaval.