When does the reading begin?

The reading starts on 08.08.2026 at 6:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At the BLAUER VOGEL Gallery Ute Laux, Wismarsche Str. 158, 19053 Schwerin.

How much is the entrance fee?

The regular entrance fee is 12.00 Euros, reduced 10.00 Euros.

Is there a follow-up artist discussion?

Yes, according to the announcement, there will be an artist discussion following the reading.

What is STILL LIFE about?

The book connects word and image and opens a literary view on sign language, perception, and interpretation.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the reading takes place in the gallery and is therefore an indoor event.

Matthias Illner Connects Painting and Language for a Quiet Evening in Schwerin

Name: Reading STILL LIFE: Matthias Illner in Schwerin
Start: 2026-08-08T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-08T21:30:00+02:00
Location: "Blauer Vogel" Galerie Ute Laux

Between Image and Word: Matthias Illner Invites to a Reading at the BLAUER VOGEL Gallery

With STILL LIFE, Matthias Illner on August 8, 2026, in Schwerin focuses on the rare tension between painting and language. In the Ute Laux Gallery, a literary experience unfolds that is not only read but almost observed: signs, symbols, inner images, and the question of how a painting transforms into language.

An Evening for Readers Who Look Closer

The reading begins at 6:00 PM in the Atelier Gallery BLAUER VOGEL. Even the location shapes the atmosphere of the reading: art, workshop, and exhibition merge here into a space where literature does not separate from visual art but rubs against it. Matthias Illner reads from his artist book, which was created in a year without painting, thus opening an intimate view into his word art and artistic perception.

Word and Image in Dialogue

Illner's work operates at the intersection of painting, graphics, and literary thought. His texts inquire about interpretation, memory, and the gaze of the other. It is precisely this narrative openness that makes the evening appealing: not a linear story takes center stage, but a dialogue about perception, semiotics, and the poetic power of the image. Those interested in literary quality, art discussions, and contemporary author encounters will find an unusually dense format here.

The Venue: A Gallery with Workshop Character

The BLAUER VOGEL Gallery Ute Laux at Wismarsche Straße 158 is not a neutral hall but a place of lived art. Visitors experience an open workshop atmosphere here, where painting, graphics, and sculpture are present. This makes the reading particularly approachable and at the same time demanding: a cultural evening that combines art mediation, literature, and personal encounter.

Practical Information for Visiting

Tickets for the event are available for regular purchase; according to the event page, the entrance fee is 12.00 Euros, reduced 10.00 Euros. The address is Wismarsche Str. 158, 19053 Schwerin. Thus, the date is ideally suited for those who want to combine a literary experience with visual art.

Conclusion: This reading promises no loud effect, but a fine, concentrated author encounter. Those who love literature in dialogue with art should not miss this evening in Schwerin and experience Matthias Illner's STILL LIFE live.