Dialogue in Munich: Contemporary Sacred Art

Susanne Wagner has a predilection for space. In the parochial church of Maria Schutz in Munich-Pasing, the altar she designed stands on a spacious oak plinth, comprising three undulating stone slabs as the stipes (base) and a flat slab as the mensa (altar top). Like the gently undulating ambo (lectern), the altar is cast from light-coloured, fine-grained cast stone. Clean lines and a contemporary material create a new sense of openness in the church and bring the altar closer to the congregation.
During a dialogue-based tour, we will speak with Susanne Wagner, the client, Father Alois Emslander and the administrative director of the Pasing parochial association, Johannes Stoeber. 

The focus is on the spatial and artistic concept, the liturgical redesign of the Neo-Romanesque parish church, and the innovative manufacturing process of the artificial stone.

Programme 

5.00 pm Meet and register at the Parish Church of Our Lady of Protection

5.15 pm Guided tour with discussion led by Susanne Wagner, Alois Emslander and Johannes Stoeber

6.30 pm Informal networking event at the Schweizer Hof restaurant  

Participation

Participation fee: 20,00 EUR
Sculpture Network members: 10,00 EUR

Zu zahlen in bar vor Ort. 
Die Verpflegung in der Gaststätte Schweizer Hof  erfolgt selbständig.

Die Anzahl der Teilnehmer:innen ist begrenzt. Mitglieder haben Vorrang.

Online registration required by 22 June 2026.
Please use the “REGISTER NOW” button.

To be paid in cash on the day. 
Meals at the Schweizer Hof restaurant  are to be paid for individually.

The number of participants is limited. Members have priority.

The programme will be held in German.

Contact

This event is organised by Sculpture Network. If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact

 info@sculpture-network.org.