INDENTATIONS OF MEMORY JANINE THÜNGEN-REICHENBACH | SCULPTURE

Dear Friends,

We are honoured to present Indentations of Memory, Janine Thüngen-Reichenbach's latest solo exhibition of sculpture in bronze and washi paper. On display at KALPA until August 2026, the exhibition heralds the beginning of our new art season. We invite you to wander through our historical Gallery venues, now housing a fresh and eclectic collection of artworks, and to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of our ancient town in the heart of Tuscany, Volterra.

Is it possible to etch the memory of time? In the work of Janine Thüngen-Reichenbach, the fleeting echoes of passing years are impressed forever, creating a tangible continuum between the past and the future. Through the artist’s multidisciplinary practice, the concepts of motion and stillness are fused into a single art object, resulting from her research in scientific territories that explore spacetime and the void through the lenses of both physics and Eastern philosophy.

The title of her latest solo exhibition at KALPA, Indentations of Memory, finds its roots in the Medieval Latin indentāre, meaning "to furnish with teeth", emphasising the visceral, biting nature of time. This project, presenting an iconic washi paper work alongside a significant body of bronze sculptures - a material renowned for its durability and nobility - is deeply sensorial. It is an invitation to inhabit the penumbra of the room and engage with art forms that demand to be touched and felt. Her sculptures thus become physical thoughts in the act of transformation, accentuated by light reflected off elusive surfaces that lend them a haunting, impressionistic quality.

Janine Thüngen-Reichenbach (Germany, 1964)

Based in Rome, Janine Thüngen-Reichenbach has lived and worked in Antwerp, New York, Moscow, and Paris. After working in fashion design in Milan and Paris, most notably alongside Karl Lagerfeld, she spent over ten years as a set and costume designer for major opera houses across Europe before dedicating herself exclusively to her art.

During the last two decades, Janine earned international acclaim. In 2026, she was invited to exhibit her latest Baumwelt series within the 2026 Art Season of the prestigious context of the Domain de Chaurmont-sur-Loire. In 2025, she participated in the inaugural edition of the Universe Pavilion, a parallel event to the Venice Architecture Biennale. During her career, Janine has also exhibited in public museums and spaces, art exhibitions, including the Venice Glass Week 2025, the Venice Art Biennale 2017, the Frie Museum in Copenhagen in 2020, and both Palazzo Branciforte and Palermo State Archive in 2019.

Experience the new art season of KALPA and immerse yourself in the rich cultural landscape of Volterra

While the spring winds and light of April warm our souls, we are delighted to welcome a new season of creativity at KALPA. We invite you to experience Janine Thüngen-Reichenbach's Indentations of Memory solo exhibition, unfolding within the elegant interiors of our main venue, Palazzo Bonomini.

Set in a unique area of our Gallery, the exhibition touches and connects with the true spirit of our space. Conceptualised as a sanctuary that invites visitors into an intimate experience with both art and architecture, KALPA creates synergies between the languages of fine art and craft, pioneering authentic and art-led living environments, designed to resonate harmoniously with the exhibited works.

Surrounding KALPA, the ancient Etruscan city and natural landscape of Volterra await your discovery. Wander through a romantic labyrinth of winding streets, find solace in majestic squares bathed in the spring sun, and enjoy the rhythm of life among local cafés and artisan shops. We look forward to welcoming you to this immersive journey, where history, art, and the promise of the new season entwine.