Ottmar Hörl

In the summer of 2018, to mark the 550th anniversary of Schloss zu Hopferau, artist Ottmar Hörl attracted widespread attention with his installation “Wolves in the Castle.” 55 burgundy-colored wolves were placed throughout the castle park and were also available for purchase after the exhibition ended.

The installation addressed a highly topical issue—the return of the wolves—and encouraged reflection. Like no other animal, the wolf, long threatened with extinction, speaks directly to our emotions. We once shared the same habitat, resemble one another in social behavior, and therefore have a very special relationship.

The strictly limited-edition wolves have since found new owners. However, an exclusive selection of figures by Ottmar Hörl is still available for purchase at Schloss zu Hopferau.

An overview of prices and available figures can be found in our catalog.

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Ottmar Hörl is regarded as one of the most versatile and innovative German conceptual artists and sculptors. He teaches at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg. His extensive body of work spans all formats, a wide variety of materials, and artistic disciplines—from painting and photographic art to multiple objects, sculpture, and installation. His artworks are represented in galleries and major museums around the world.

He has gained international recognition primarily through large-scale temporary projects based on his concept of art as a model of communication and an organizing principle, as well as on the serial principle.