Accompanying program Christian Dell (1893 to 1974) - From the Silberkanne to the Goldgasse
The exhibition “Christian Dell – From the Silver Jug to Goldgasse” is dedicated to the designer, silversmith, and Bauhaus teacher Christian Dell (1893–1974). Guided tours, lectures, and workshops will continue through November 15, offering in-depth insights into design, craftsmanship, and modernism.
The exhibition showcases the diversity of his work, spanning craftsmanship, modernism, and industrial design. A varied program of accompanying events complements the exhibition with guided tours, lectures, open workshops, and discussions on design, materials, and creative processes.
Events in the WerkRaum Wiesbaden
WerkRaum Wiesbaden
Langgasse 5–9
65183 Wiesbaden
Lectures
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
The metal workshop at the Bauhaus in Weimar, led by master craftsman Christian Dell, is considered the cradle of modern industrial design. Without Christian Dell’s roots and training in Hanau, the city of the Brothers Grimm, this success story would not have been possible.His training at the Hanau Academy of Drawing, founded in 1772, led Christian Dell to become one of the leading figures in modern design. His life’s work remains closely linked to the city of Hanau well into 1948.
Beate Alice Hofmann, collection director of the Hanau Municipal Museums, curated the first solo exhibition on Christian Dell’s work in 1996, thereby laying the foundation for subsequent research.
The lecture sheds light on the Hanau Academy of Drawing as a training ground for leading artists at the beginning of the 20th century and on the Hanau influences on Christian Dell’s creative work.
Today, the exhibition at sam – Stadtmuseum am Markt is open until 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m
. “A Crazy Idea x 100 – A Redesign of a Design Icon” Dipl.-Arch. Johannes Bergmann, Frankfurt & Benny Bolich, Managing Director of Bolichwerke, Östringen-Odenheim
Lectures are free of charge
Open workshop
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:00–6:00 p
.m. We’ll be making paper lights and lanterns in the “Bauhaus style”
Free, donations welcome | No registration required | Drop-in
at any time
Workshow & Talk - dell(at)zeichenakademie
Christian Dell completed key parts of his training at the Hanau Academy of Art. Even today, silversmiths and metal artists are trained there. At WerkRaum Wiesbaden, the trainees offer insights into their exciting field of work.
Free | No registration required | Drop in anytime
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“What Do Metal Artists Actually Do?
Laser cutting – Bending – Assembling” Trainees from the metal arts class at the Hanau State Academy of Fine Arts will showcase light objects on the theme “Homage to Christian Dell” as well as other lamps. How are lamp designs developed and brought to life?
Come join the conversation with us!
Events at sam – City Museum on the Market – Guided Tours
After-work with "design enlightenment"
Guided tour with Dr. Vera Klewitz, curator of the exhibition, followed by refreshments
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: one and a half hours each | Admission: +6.00 euros | Registration required
Themed tours
With Joana Brauhardt, M.A., Research Project Assistant
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 p
.m. “Idee Dell – Christian Dell’s Lamps”
Christian Dell designed sophisticated, mass-produced lamps, including the now-iconic “Kaiser Idell” series. This guided tour traces his evolution from sophisticated one-of-a-kind pieces through innovative small-batch productions to “best-sellers” that can still be found on many desks today or, in some cases, are still in production.
Duration: approximately one hour each | Admission: +4.00 euros | No registration required | Limited number of participants
Public guided tours
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: approximately one hour each | Admission: +4.00 euros | No registration required | Limited capacity
Group tours
By appointment
with Noah Reichert | 0611 44750063
n.reichertstadtmuseum-wiesbadende
School groups: 50 euros
Adults: Reduced admission per person + 85 euros
Duration: approximately one hour each
Finissage
Sunday, November 15, 2026
3:00–4:00 p.m. Curator-led tour | Limited capacity
4:00–5:00 p.m. Champagne reception
Free of charge | No registration required
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We would like to thank our
partners: Hanau Municipal Museums | Hanau State Academy of Fine Arts | Bolichwerke
Sponsors: Frankfurt RheinMain Cultural Fund | Cultural Affairs Office of the State Capital of Wiesbaden | Sparkassen Cultural Foundation of Hesse-Thuringia | Naspa Nassau Savings Bank
and other supporters:
Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art, and Culture | Friends of the Wiesbaden City Museum
The exhibition is a project within the framework of WDC 2026, which is funded by the State of Hesse, the City of Frankfurt am Main and the Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain.
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