Detective Show X, Aachen

Detektive Show X is an open-air exhibition where visitors can discover art in public space across two adjacent parks in Aachen – or Aix-la-Chapelle, as the city is called in French – by following clues.
A digital and printed map will list location hints, numbers, and artist names (but no photos) to create a self-guided route to the works on site.
The exhibition combines existing and new urban art, temporary and permanent works, spontaneous and planned interventions – offering a fresh perspective on the urban space.

The inspiration for Detektive Show X comes from a legendary event: in 1978, US artist John Fekner organized the “Detective Show” in Gorman Park, Queens, New York.
Around 30 artists had created works on site in advance, which visitors could find using a list of artist names, numbers, and locations.
But Aachen also has its own tradition: as early as 1973, the city hosted its first open-air exhibition – proof that some ideas never grow old.

Detektive Show X is part of
@stadtgluehen.aachen

Dates:
August 15, 2025 – Evening vernissage
August 16 & 17, 2025 – All day

Location:
Molkepark & Frankenberger Park

Curated by:
@leneterhaar &
@unauthorizedartcritic

Artists:
Klaus Dauven, Moses & Taps™, Benjah Pablo, Océane Cornille, Rosalie Buchtal / MC Rosey, Patricia Yasmine Graf, Ann Messner, Ursula Meyer, Heimprofi Krista Burger,…