The Viamala exhibition at Galerie Bilder Fuchs in Fulda presents a selection of eleven works from the "Zyklus im Blau" ("Cycle in Blue") in its first-ever photographic exhibition. The large-format images in white and blue form a cohesive group of works that impressively capture the rugged, mystical landscape of the Swiss region.

In a special project, the Kammerphilharmonie Graubünden merged Michael Gutsche's landscape photographs with a symphonic performance. The large-format images of the unspoiled mountain scenery of Graubünden entered into dialogue with works by composers such as Franz Liszt and Gion Antoni Derungs.

Under the direction of conductor Philippe Bach, photography and music were masterfully combined, bring the alpine landscape to life visually and acoustically.

Performances
21.09.2024, 19:00 Uhr, Schlosstheater Fulda (DE)
27.09.2024, 19:00 Uhr, Theater Chur (CH)

American composer Carter Larsen drew inspiration from the mountains of Graubünden for his "Cosmos Symphonic Suite." When I was working on the project "VIAMALA - Cycle in Blue" and happened to meet Carter Larsen in the mountains of Graubünden, we both quickly realized that our work was fed by the same source of inspiration and that this circumstance called for an audiovisual performance of his 4th symphony.

In April 2021, the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Bremerhaven received the works "Polarstern" and "Arktischer Sturm" ("Arctic Storm") from the series "On Thin Ice" for permanent exhibition.

The AWI played a leading role in the organisation and management of the MOSAiC expedition - the largest Arctic expedition to date and also the most extensive research project in the institute's history.

At the World Economic Forum 2023, Michael Gutsche was invited as guest of honour by Arctic Basecamp to present two video animations with photographs from the MOSAiC expedition on the Schatzalp in Davos.

In a full-length audiovisual lecture, Michael Gutsche provides insights into his experiences and impressions as the official photographer of the MOSAiC expedition.

The lecture will be regularly accompanied by Professor Dr Markus Rex, the scientific director of the expedition, who will provide additional perspectives on the research and its background.

Dates
Klimaarena Sinsheim, 28. January 2026
Urania Berlin, 3. December 2025
GKB Auditorium Chur/Schweiz, 17. January 2025
Haus der Kulturen Mainz, 14. March 2024
Audimax Hochschule Fulda, 8. December 2022
Audimax Hochschule Fulda, 5. November 2022

In the HR2 podcast series "Doppelkopf", Michael Gutsche talks about life at minus 60 degrees, why he is now also a trained "polar bear guard" and where it is most beautiful in the world - after the Rhön.

Wire is the companion of modern telecommunications and thus also of the digital world. It keeps us connected anytime, anywhere. A mobile freedom that also forces us to be constantly available. The works of Joanna Skurska and Michael Gutsche explore this tension between freedom and confinement. The exhibition features clothing objects made of copper wire by the Polish artist and large-format images by the Fulda-based photographer.

2014, Museum für Kommunikation in Berlin
2018, Kunstraum Heinrichstrasse

"Icelandscapes – Ein nordischer Bilderzyklus" ("Icelandscapes – A Nordic Picture Cycle") presented selected works by Michael Gutsche and documented his 20 years of photographic exploration of Iceland's unique landscape. The exhibition was part of the art and culture programme "Legendary Iceland – Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2011".