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Art and heart: Thomas Gleixner inspires in Ummerstadt!
Thomas Gleixner exhibits in the Bürgercafé Ummerstadt. The opening promotes art in rural areas and strengthens culture.
Art and heart: Thomas Gleixner inspires in Ummerstadt!
On November 2, 2025, a celebratory exhibition that honors the history and heart of the rural area can be seen in the Citizens Café in Ummerstadt. The painter and graphic artist Thomas Gleixner, a creative talent from the Upper Palatinate, has conquered a place in the art scene in the Heldburg area with his show, which has the motto “Tractor and Donkey with a Heart”.
The exhibition is the eighth of its kind to be presented in the region and shows how important art is to our rural communities. Reported in southern Thuringia that the vernissage took place last Saturday and was opened by former mayor Christine Bardin with a warm speech. She spoke about both the artist and the importance of art in rural areas.
The fact that art builds a bridge between people is shown not only by Gleixner's works, but also by the use of the community café, which serves as a platform for cultural events. The cultural presence in Ummerstadt is actively promoted here, which is a benefit for the entire region. Art that draws on rural reality brings a breath of fresh air into the local community and shows that creativity also flourishes away from the big cities.
Understanding of art in transition
The viewing of art is diverse. The term itself has deeper roots that reach into Middle Low German. Loud Wiktionary “Art” means not only the creation of something beautiful, but also knowledge and skill. This definition emphasizes that art is comprehensive and is not limited to painting or sculpture, but also includes talents and skills that are used in everyday life.
The origin of the word, derived from the Proto-Germanic root *kunstiz, shows that the ability to create has a long and distinguished history.
Gleixner's exhibition illustrates this concept through exciting and emotional works that tell stories and strengthen the connection to rural identity. The tractor and the donkey, as symbols of country life, were staged by Gleixner with a fresh eye and a lot of heart and invite visitors to think and dream.
So it's very clear: art is not only reserved for the cities, but also finds expression in Ummerstadt. Gleixner's works are living proof that creativity and rural culture can go hand in hand. And so it remains to be hoped that such projects to promote art in rural areas will continue in the future. The organizers have already shown a good knack for this!