Rudolf Dentler: The King of Ulm celebrates 100 years of creative championship!

Rudolf Dentler: The King of Ulm celebrates 100 years of creative championship!

Ulm, Deutschland - Rudolf Dentler, the charismatic “King of Ulm”, turns 100 on December 18, and his heir is duly celebrated. In Paris, New York and even Queen Elisabeth in London, this extraordinary goldsmith from Ulm presented his art. On the occasion of its birthday, the Ulm town house shows an impressive exhibition that contains photos and videos about its moving life and work. Dentler, who is considered a pioneer in the area of ​​upcycling, created innovative jewelry that is still considered contemporary masterpieces, such as reports .

The masterpieces of the "King of Ulm"

Dentler laid the foundation for his impressive career in a small workshop in Blaubeuren before moving to Ulm in 1969. His studio quickly developed into a creative center for art and design, which also attracted many students and researchers. He became particularly well known for his "shrine", jewelry made of apparent "scrap", which represented a harmonious connection between creativity and sustainability. This brought him an international breakthrough in 1961 when he was personally invited to an exhibition by Queen Elisabeth. The memories of his dazzling personalities and his unconventional methods continue to live, as his daughter Ira Dentler shares. His philosophy of the upcycling and the pursuit of works of art that can be worn can still be seen in the work of his family, which runs the goldsmith in the heart of the Fischerviertel, as Goldschmiede-Dentler.de

The exhibition in the Ulm town house runs until January 12th and gives a unique insight into the world of Rudolf Dentler. Here visitors can admire the original jewelry and learn more about the life of this extraordinary artist, whose influence in goldsmithing is imperishable. In addition to his creative achievements, his legendary status, as the "King of Ulm", also remains alive in the hearts of the people who met him with admiration.