When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from April 11, 2026, to June 7, 2026. The date recorded here is May 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 5 euros, reduced 3 euros. Admission is free on Wednesdays.

Are there guided tours or mediation offers?

Mediation offers are announced on the website of the Kassel Art Association. Specific dates will follow or be communicated on-site.

Is the exhibition space accessible?

Yes, the exhibition rooms are accessible, reachable via ramps, and have accessible restrooms.

How do I get there using public transport?

The Kassel Art Association is accessible via the Friedrichsplatz stop. Lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 serve that stop.

Am I allowed to take photos?

There are no confirmed details regarding this in the available sources. Please adhere to the guidelines of the venue on-site.

What an old Woman Will Wear

Name: What an old Woman Will Wear
Start: 2026-05-16T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kasseler Kunstverein e. V.

An exhibition about the future, vulnerability, and the language of painting

At the Kassel Art Association, Tanja Nis-Hansen presents What an old Woman Will Wear, a dense, spatial exhibition that intertwines painting, text, and performance. The Danish artist assembles 30 large-format oil paintings into the monumental letters GRWM and transforms a social media abbreviation into a poetic, corporeal reflection on control, self-determination, and the conditions of aging.

Painting as an Alphabet in Space

The work liberates classic panel painting from its usual order. Instead of a single image, a sculptural, typographic landscape emerges, where canvas, steel cables, paint, and text merge into an open composition. The space becomes a place for experiencing the work, and walking becomes an aesthetic experience: with each step, the perception of scale, surface, and light changes.

Between Everyday Language and Art Historical Precision

Nis-Hansen operates within the expanded field of painting, connecting linguistic fragments with visual density. Sentences like Going on a trip or Day is done do not appear as mere messages but as ornamental building blocks of a present shaped by digital routines and precarious future images. The exhibition thus links contemporary art, installation art, and a precise reflection on the role of images in public space.

Vulnerability, Work, and Retirement Provision

Especially striking is the dialogue between the monumental letters and the screen print edition of T-shirts offered in an adjacent room. They refer to the precarious working conditions in the art industry and the question of how artistic work can be secured in the long term. As such, the exhibition evolves into not only an aesthetic event but also a commentary on cultural education, economic reality, and the responsibility towards artistic production.

The Kassel Art Association as a Learning Place for Contemporary Art

With this show, the Kassel Art Association demonstrates why it is regarded as a site for contemporary art and curatorial experimentation. The generous spaces in the Fridericianum open an atmosphere where painting is not decorative but interrogated: as sign, body, image object, and spatial placement. This is precisely where the strength of this art experience lies.

Conclusion

What an old Woman Will Wear promises an exhibition that engages the eyes, mind, and body equally. Anyone interested in contemporary art, painting, and thoughtfully curated spatial installations should experience this presentation at the Kassel Art Association live.