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Insights into the heritage: Günter Dührkop's watercolor in the Glass Art Museum
Find out more about the exhibition “Talblick zum Alten Weg” in the Lauscha Museum, which commemorates the artist Günter Dührkop.
Insights into the heritage: Günter Dührkop's watercolor in the Glass Art Museum
On July 18, 2025, everything in the Museum of Glass Art Lauscha will revolve around a very special work of art: the watercolor “Talblick zum Alten Weg” by the renowned painter and graphic artist Günter Dührkop will be presented as the current object of the month. This exhibition is part of the celebration of his 100th birthday, which occurs this year. Dührkop, born on July 26, 1925 in Coburg and died on October 27, 2000 in Lauscha, had a lasting influence on the art and culture scene in southern Thuringia for decades and left behind an impressive artistic legacy.
Dührkop was not only a talented painter who created numerous watercolors and acrylic works with scenes from his homeland. His palette also included portraits, still lifes as well as woodcuts and graphics. He is particularly known for his close connection to art glassblowers and his work as an artistic consultant in the Lauscha region. The above-mentioned watercolor “Talblick zum Alten Weg” was created in 1991 and gives a lively insight into the local landscape.
Artistic roots and career
Dührkop's artistic career began when he returned to his hometown after the war. After a short stay in his father's grocery store, he began to teach himself painting. He received inspiration from greats such as the sculptor Theo Boehm and the painter Ernst Precht. As a drawing teacher, he was able to pass on his passion for art to the next generation, including apprentice glassblowers.
Membership in the Association of Visual Artists of the GDR, which he gained as a candidate in 1951 and was confirmed as a full member in 1954, opened the door for him to numerous exhibitions. Dührkop's works are still very well received today. His exhibitions took him to many cities, including Arnstadt, Suhl and Jena, and he received several awards during his career, such as the Max Reger Prize.
Insight into the exhibition
The watercolor “Valley View of the Old Way” can be seen in the museum until August 31st. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum presents special objects from its collection in random order, which mainly include works of art made of glass or related to glass art.
If you would like to gain an insight into Thuringian art history and the life's work of artists like Dührkop, we recommend reading the work "Thuringian Art History" by Dr. Walter Thomae - an important book that was published by VEB Gustav Fischer Verlag in 1956. The art history of Thuringia is another exciting chapter for art lovers and those interested.
The Museum of Glass Art Lauscha and the exhibition in Dührkop not only offer a homage to artistic creation, but also a valuable incentive for discovering the multifaceted culture of southern Thuringia.