When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from April 11 to June 7, 2026. The event date is April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee at the Kassel Art Association is 5 euros, reduced 3 euros. Admission is free on Wednesdays.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces are accessible and can be reached via ramps and have accessible restrooms.

Are there guided tours?

Public guided tours are mentioned on the homepage of the Kassel Art Association. Please check the current times before your visit.

How do I get there by public transport?

The Kassel Art Association can be reached via lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 to the Friedrichsplatz stop.

Can you take photos on site?

There are no secured details on this in the available information. Please observe the house rules of the Kassel Art Association.

What an old Woman Will Wear

Name: What an old Woman Will Wear
Start: 2026-04-17T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kasseler Kunstverein e. V.

Between Vulnerability and Resistance: Tanja Nis-Hansen at the Kassel Art Association

With What an old Woman Will Wear, the Kassel Art Association presents an exhibition that perceives painting as a space for thought. From April 11 to June 7, 2026, visitors encounter 30 large-format oil paintings by Tanja Nis-Hansen, whose work unfolds between image, text, and performance.

Painting as a Physical and Mental Experience

Nis-Hansen works in the expanded field of painting and transforms language into visual material. The acronym GRWM structures the presentation as a quiet yet urgent principle of order. In the images, everyday statements, ornamental settings, and existential questions intertwine into a dense examination of vulnerability, mortality, and identity.

Large Format, Text, and Presence in Space

The large-format oil paintings create an intense atmosphere in the exhibition space. Color, area, and text generate a tension that oscillates between intimacy and public gesture. It is precisely this curatorial setup that makes the art experience particularly special: The works demand slow observation, careful reading, and an awareness of the fragile balance between body, image, and meaning.

Fashion, Work, and the Conditions of the Art Market

A remarkable part of the presentation consists of screen-printed t-shirts that reference the precarious working conditions in the art market. Thus, the exhibition expands its aesthetic dimension to include a socially critical level. Nis-Hansen connects art history, the present, and cultural education into a work that is not only to be viewed but also to be reflected upon.

An Artistic Position with International Influence

The artist lives and works in Berlin, has been exhibited and awarded internationally, and has presented her work in Kassel, Copenhagen, Paris, Hamburg, Basel, and Berlin, among others. Her biography shows a practice that does not separate painting, performance, and text but productively merges them. That is exactly where the strength of this exhibition lies: It opens a space for ambivalence, sensuality, and intellectual depth.

Those who wish to experience contemporary painting beyond classical boundaries will find an exhibition of particular intensity here. What an old Woman Will Wear invites you to see the relationship between image, language, and body in a new light and to visit the exhibition live at the Kassel Art Association.