Dear art lovers,

2025 is coming to an end and we look back on an eventful year full of wonderful installations and exhibitions.

For the last time this year, we offer exciting insights into the world of Ottmar Hörl's art.

The first version of Ottmar Hörl's Sponti gnome has been around since 1994. In 2006, a new edition of Sponti was released, which has been provoking with a wink and calling for playful disobedience ever since. From then on, the little gnome has disappeared into a wide variety of private spaces all over the globe. The accompanying Sponti project, featuring an interactive world map where you can see where the little companions have already traveled, was launched in the summer of 2016. Let's continue the project! Join in and post a photo of your Sponti, perhaps even from your upcoming Christmas vacation.

> View "Sponti Vacation"

Photo: Bode Galerie + Daegu Art Museum

Some of the sculptures created by Ottmar Hörl are also available in XXL versions. The larger than life sculptures are available in various colors on request and are especially impressive due to their unusual size. Discover Ottmar Hörl's XXL sculptures now.

In the download area of the Ottmar Hörl website, you will find the XXL product catalogue as well as further information on sculptures and projects.

> Download XXL Product Catalogue

Photo: Brisky Media + Michael Hofmann

Our brand new brochure is now available digitally and will soon be available in print. The brochure provides detailed illustrations, background stories, and context for each work - from early artworks to current series. Discover the diversity of sculptures, installations, and interventions by the artist, who has been shaping the contemporary art landscape for decades. Order now or browse online.

We would be happy to send you the brochure. Please email us at info@ottmarhoerl.de

You can also find the new brochure directly in the download area of the Ottmar Hörl website.


> Download Brochure

As already announced in the last newsletter, there was a special promotion at the end of the 2025 Bayreuth Festival: the sculptures "Richard Wagner – The Bow" and "Ludwig II – The Patron" presented during the festival were available as a double pack for the first time. For each pair sold, 30% of the proceeds went to the Hospice Association Bayreuth e.V., resulting in a donation of €1,761.00. A heartfelt thank you to all customers for their support and trust in this promotion. A big thank you also goes to the volunteers of the Hospice Association for their remarkable work.

Photo: Daniel R. Schmidt

Unity Men, 2015
To mark the 25th anniversary of German reunification, the Hessian State Chancellery commissioned Ottmar Hörl to develop an installation with serial sculptures. We still have a few sculptures in green from the installation available.

> View Order Form for Sculptures from the Installation 2015

Photo: Sven Hofmann

Cock, 2011
Ottmar Hörl staged 1.000 golden Cocks on Karl-August-Jung-Platz in the garden city of Haan during the installation "Homestory." Secure your sculpture from the installation.

> View Order Form for Sculptures from the Installation 2011

We wish you a merry and peaceful Christmas season and an inspiring start to the new year! May 2026 bring you health, happiness, and many fulfilling moments.

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. We look forward to the upcoming projects in the new year with joy and excitement and hope you will continue to accompany us on our journey.

With best wishes for Christmas
Your team from OTTMAR HÖRL