Curated by Anne Mager and Maria Wildeis.

Whether a protective spirit, an aura, or the essence of a place—the genius loci remains an abstract yet potent entity that determines the unique, inherent character of a place. While the first editions of the Genius Loci exhibition series were primarily aimed at the Düsseldorf area, the seventh edition is now broadening its horizons beyond the Rhineland by inviting exceptional young artists from all prominent German art schools and academies with an open call.