ART IN THE SKY - Inspired by Düsseldorf
Rheinkirmes 2026, Düsseldorf, GermanyART IN THE SKY- Inspired by Düsseldorf – When the sky becomes a canvas
With the world premiere of “ART IN THE SKY – Inspired by Düsseldorf”, AO Multimedia & Drones transformed the night sky into a monumental canvas for art.
1,000 drones brought contemporary and pop art into an entirely new dimension — including The Bunnyman by Johnny Depp and James Francis Gill’s iconic Marilyn Monroe, presented in celebration of her 100th birthday.
Combining art, music, technology and emotional animations in the sky, the production demonstrated how the sky can become a powerful new exhibition space — visible to thousands, amplified by media and social reach, and open to unique collaborations between artists, cultural institutions, sponsors and brands.
This way, ART IN THE SKY is more than a drone show. AO Multimedia & Drones has developed a new platform for artists and their works, whereby drone technology serves as the new means of artistic expression, and the sky as the canvas.
SHOW No. 2 – “Düsseldorf feiert”
As a second highlight of the Rheinkirmes Düsseldorf 2026, AO Multimedia & Drones presented “Düsseldorf feiert”, a spectacular drone production created in combination with the traditional closing fireworks. While “ART IN THE SKY” explored the night sky as a new space for art and culture, “Düsseldorf feiert” transformed it into an emotional celebration of the city — demonstrating the creative versatility and impact of drone-based visual worlds across different formats and audiences.
From gallery walls to the open sky. Art without boundaries.
Visit also our gallery of the Rheinkirmes drone show “Düsseldorf celebrates”
ART IN THE SKY – Inspired by Düsseldorf – Drone show highlights
ART IN THE SKY – Inspired by Düsseldorf – Teaser with James Francis Gill
ART IN THE SKY – Inspired by Düsseldorf – Teaser with Johnny Depp
From left to right:
Ted Bauer – CEO Queens Kunstgalerie; Andreas-Paul Stieber, First Chairman of St. Sebastianus Schützenverein Düsseldorf 1316 e.V.; Michael Naseband – German Actor and Innkeeper; Marco Niedermeier – Founder & Executive Producer AO Multimedia & Drones; Ina Brandes – Minister of Culture and Science for the State of North Rhine-Westphalia in Düsseldorf and Member of the State Parliament
From left to right:
Jan Ising – Creative Director AO Multimedia & Drones; Simone Küffner – Operator of MS Allegra, Weiße Flotte Düsseldorf; Marco Niedermeier – Founder & Executive Producer AO Multimedia & Drones; Marcus Schäfer – Curator
From left to the right:
Marco Niedermeier – Founder and Executive Producer AO Multimedia & Drones; Karl-Heinz Gatzweiler – CEO Zum Schlüssel craft brewery; and his son Markus Gatzweiler
Drone lights create the teaser for the next drone show as part of the Rheinkirmes
