Archiving the Universe

In *Archiving the Universe*, Stefan Klein examines dust in all its multifaceted dimensions as a fundamental component of the universe and of life. The project offers new perspectives on the ambivalence of human existence, on life from a theological and philosophical point of view, and, quite concretely, on one’s own experience: Dust is everywhere and reflects, within the microcosm, the complexity of the macrocosm.

This opens up a spiritual horizon, particularly with regard to the question of remembrance. The timing of the exhibition, falling between the Catholic feast days of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day and the Protestant ‘Sunday of the Dead and Eternity’, picks up on this connection.

The series of works entitled ‘Archiving the Universe’ combines various artistic elements. Photograms depict dust that has accumulated at different moments. At first glance, they appear to be cartographies of the universe; in fact, they show tiny particles in detail. In this way, they allude to the idea that all matter consists of the same substance, becomes the same substance, and is therefore all interconnected.

Added to this is the sound installation *Recordings on Dust* by Ben Glas and Stefan Klein. Just as dust can linger in the air for a long time, the sound also hovers in the space, connecting the individual elements of the exhibition. On selected occasions, the organ enters into a live dialogue with the sound installation.

The project was realised in collaboration with WÄCKER&GRAUPNER, St Paul’s Church, the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising’s Art Ministry – and the Predigerkirche.

Opening: Fri, 30 Oct 26

30 Oct 2026 | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
31 October 2026 – 27 November 2026 – | 10.00 – 17.00 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
2 Nov 2026 – 27 Nov 2026 – | 12.00 – 17.00 | Mon