My Name is Human in the Schiller Quarter Hof: Concrete art in urban space

Human rights shine in large format: Concrete art in urban life

In the Schiller Quarter of Hof, the presentation 'My Name is Human' unfolds a striking art experience: Jochen Stankowski interprets the 30 articles of the UN Declaration of Human Rights as clear, constructive concrete signs. On a 7 x 4 meter large LED screen, the articles also appear in several languages, inviting viewers to contemplate the work in the urban space.

Aesthetic experience between urban architecture and image signs

The exhibition atmosphere thrives on the interplay of light, movement, and scale. Color surfaces, lines, and geometric shapes stand out prominent on the LED surface, contrasting with facades, sky, and the flow of pedestrians. This creates a sprawling installation where design, art, and everyday life merge.

Art historical classification: Concrete art and sign aesthetics

Stankowski's works draw on constructivist and concrete tendencies of the post-war modernism. Reduction, module, series, and rhythm shape the visual language. The transformation of human rights into universally readable form systems refers to the idea of a transcultural, visual grammar.

Curatorial idea: Visibility as a civil right

The decision for the LED screen as a medium shifts the exhibition into public space: art becomes easily accessible, inclusive, and temporally flexible. This strengthens cultural education while passing by and raises awareness for democratic values.

Learning while passing by: Education in urban space

The presentation promotes visual literacy and discourse competence. Those who stop discover formal analogies, image rhythms, serial arrangements, and learn how design structures content. Thus, the declaration of human rights transitions from text to aesthetic experience.

Conclusion

Those who want to experience art as part of urban life will find a concise statement here: clear forms, strong colors, social relevance. The presentation is free of charge, openly accessible, and encourages deeper contemplation of the work. Visit the Schiller Quarter and let the signs speak.

Official channels of the City of Hof – Department of Culture:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stadt.hof/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stadt.hof
• YouTube: No official profile found
• Website: https://www.hof.de/

Sources:

• City of Hof – Detail page My Name is Human
• 100 Percent Hof – Stage Out LED Screen
• City of Hof – Stage Out
• HELLERAU – Project page My Name is Human
• University and City Library of Cologne – Exhibition My Name is Human
• TU Dresden – Jochen Stankowski My Name is Human
• City of Hof – Verified Social Media Profiles