The Alltagsmenschen
The initial reaction is often one of amazement upon discovering that these are not real people. A closer look shows that the life-size concrete sculptures unfold an effect and dynamism of their own. They are an artistic depiction of everyday life – touching scenes of real life that show something that is commonly overlooked: life being lived in its purest form, unadorned and yet far from banal.
The Alltagsmenschen enliven public spaces wherever people encounter them: on streets, squares, in pedestrian zones and parks. They sit on a bench, deep in conversation or quite simply next to each other, enjoying the sun and evoking the beauty of the moment.
Their positioning underlines the claim to normality: The Alltagsmenschen are approachable – they invite you to walk around them, touch them or simply contemplate them quietly.
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Valkenburg 2024
In 2024, the Everyday People sculptures were first exhibited in Valkenburg aan de Geul – and were welcomed with open arms! The charming town and its inhabitants made the exhibition a truly special experience.
We are already looking forward to seeing you again in 2026 and wish Valkenburg and all its residents all the best until then!
Höxter 2024
In 2024, the Everyday People sculptures were exhibited in Höxter for the first time. The sculptures provided many pleasant encounters, smiles, and unforgettable photo opportunities.
We thank the city of Höxter and all visitors for the warm welcome and the enthusiasm for our figures. We leave with many wonderful memories and hope to see you again soon!
Marktredwitz 2024
In 2024, the Everyday People sculptures were exhibited in Marktredwitz for the first time. The sculptures were warmly received and contributed to many wonderful moments in the town.
One highlight was the photo competition, which wonderfully captured the creativity of the photographers.
Many thanks to Marktredwitz for the warm hospitality and the many special impressions!
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Fulda 2023
In 2023, the Everyday People visited the beautiful baroque city of Fulda for the first time.
You could visit more than 40 sculptures at 12 locations.
All the images shown here were kindly provided to us by Mr. Matthias Krisch .
Rees 2023
The second Everyday People exhibition took place in Rees in 2023.
We thank the city of Rees - but above all the visitors - for the warm welcome and the unforgettable time.
The images we are allowed to show you here were all provided by Uwe Potthoff .
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Installation 2023 of everyday people on Sylt:
The boules players
In 2023, Laura and Christel Lechner brought an entire boules court, along with 11 everyday people and a dog, to life on the promenade in Wenningstedt.
The boules group has already proven to be a real photo magnet during the setup phase. Thank you for the warm welcome you've given these "new" everyday people to Sylt!
All information about the exhibition on Sylt can be found here:
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The dance group
The dance group delights many visitors and practically invites them to take a short stroll on the dance floor.
The real star of the group, however, is undoubtedly the dreamy man in the hat, who seems completely lost in the rhythm of the music. This could be because the sheer joy of life of a Cuban dance group inspired Laura & Christel Lechner to create this sculpture.
Summer Table
Directly at the town hall of Mosbach, the summer table invites all visitors and guests of the Alltagsmenschen exhibition to pause, be amazed and enjoy.
Photo credit: Thomas Kottal
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In the largest permanent exhibition in North Rhine-Westphalia you will not only find many groups of Alltagsmenschen but also stand alone sculptures while strolling through the Wiedenbrück city center.
Photo credit: Mein Rheda-Wiedenbrück
Polonaise
The "Everyday People" Polonaise sculpture already proved to be a major crowd-pleaser at the last Swiss Triennial of Sculpture. Currently, you can admire the Polonaise live and in person in Fulda .
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Atelier Lechnerhof
The Everyday People sculptures delight hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. This year you can visit our exhibitions in Rees , Fulda , Wiedenbrück and on Sylt .
In the summer of 2023, Braunschweig and the Montreux Biennale in Switzerland will be added as further locations.
You can already take a virtual look at the work being done at the Lechnerhof studio today.
#EverydayPeopleMoments
This year our Alltagsmenschen experience an incredible amount of encouragement from you.
We thank you for the warm words, the kind messages, your suggestions and your commitment on social media!
Alltags-Tiere
Animals are also created from time to time in the Lechnerhof studio.
Besides the well-known chickens, there are also dogs (e.g. in Wiedenbrück or on Sylt ) or the two ponies in Rees to admire.
Sylt
Every year, a large installation of "Everyday People" sculptures can be found in front of the Kursaal in Wenningstedt on the island of Sylt. So far, the following "Everyday People" sculptures have been featured there:
2019 - Polonaise
2020 - Table Installation
2021 - Couch Zone
2022 - Photo Group
2023 - Boule Group
