When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from April 11 to June 7, 2026. The mentioned date is May 27, 2026, at 11 AM.

How much is the admission fee?

Admission is free on May 27, 2026, as the Kasseler Kunstverein does not charge admission on Wednesdays.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

At the Kasseler Kunstverein e. V. at Friedrichsplatz 18 in 34117 Kassel.

Is the exhibition barrier-free accessible?

Yes, the exhibition spaces are barrier-free and accessible via ramps. There are also accessible restrooms.

Are there guided tours or educational programs?

The Kasseler Kunstverein offers an educational program. Please check the specific dates for the exhibition on the association's website before your visit.

How do I get there by public transport?

Take lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 to the Friedrichsplatz stop.

Painting, Text, and Body Images: Tanja Nis-Hansen in Kassel

Name: What an old Woman Will Wear
Start: 2026-05-27T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kasseler Kunstverein e. V.

When Painting Becomes the Language of the Body

With What an old Woman Will Wear, the Kasseler Kunstverein presents an exhibition by Tanja Nis-Hansen from April 11 to June 7, 2026, blending painting, text, and performance into a dense artistic experience. The presentation brings together 30 large-format oil paintings, forming the acronym GRWM, and opens a space for questions about vulnerability, mortality, and the images with which we read bodies. The Kasseler Kunstverein is located at Friedrichsplatz 18 and is freely accessible on Wednesdays; the exhibition spaces are barrier-free. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://kasselerkunstverein.de/en/exhibition/%EC%A7%91-how-quickly-leaving-had-been-and-how-slow-returning-is-2/))

Between Canvas, Text, and Performative Gesture

Nis-Hansen works in the expanded field of painting. Her works connect figurative hints, language as ornament, and an image logic that transforms the everyday into a poetic tension. This results in paintings where sentences, body fragments, and atmospheric color spaces are not only seen but also read. The artist studied in Hamburg, lives in Berlin, and has been shown internationally in solo exhibitions and projects. ([newartdealers.org](https://www.newartdealers.org/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzQ1OTQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0%3D--ec475a3f5306ae4882a5e66677c024d3240f51f2/Tanja%20Nis-Hansen%20%28Bio%29.pdf))

The exhibition follows a sensitive aesthetics of condensation: large formats, textures, and semantic shifts draw attention to what often remains beneath the surface in art. The title itself signals a clever, ironic, and simultaneously fragile reflection on role models, age, and visibility. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://kasselerkunstverein.de/en/exhibition/%EC%A7%91-how-quickly-leaving-had-been-and-how-slow-returning-is-2/))

A Painting of the Present that Looks Inward

From an art historical perspective, Nis-Hansen situates herself within a tension field between figurative painting, performative practice, and a sensitive engagement with the history of images. Her visual world recalls the dream logic of surrealist methods, without simply quoting them; instead, she develops a contemporary visual language that intertwines social reality, psychological states, and body politics. Press reviews and work descriptions repeatedly emphasize the closeness to a poetic yet disturbing imagery. ([newartdealers.org](https://www.newartdealers.org/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzQ1OTQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0%3D--ec475a3f5306ae4882a5e66677c024d3240f51f2/Tanja%20Nis-Hansen%20%28Bio%29.pdf))

The Kasseler Kunstverein as a Place for Contemporary Art

The Kasseler Kunstverein sees itself as a forum for experimental contemporary art and presents an annual compact program of solo and group exhibitions. With its location at Friedrichsplatz, close to the Fridericianum, and its educational offerings, it belongs to the important places for cultural education in Kassel. In addition to exhibitions, artist talks, performances, and collaborations with other institutions in the city take place here. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://kasselerkunstverein.de/en/about-kasseler-kunstverein/?utm_source=openai))

A Visit with Open Perception

For art enthusiasts, What an old Woman Will Wear promises an intense contemplation of artworks between painting, language, and performative presence. Those who engage with this artistic experience will encounter an exhibition that does not make loud appearances but acts with precision, visual power, and intellectual depth. A visit is especially worthwhile on Wednesdays when admission is free. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://kasselerkunstverein.de/en/exhibition/%EC%A7%91-how-quickly-leaving-had-been-and-how-slow-returning-is-2/))

Conclusion: This exhibition opens a sensitive view of contemporary painting and the question of how art can make bodies, age, and language newly visible. Anyone seeking the aesthetic experience in full presence should definitely experience the exhibition live at the Kasseler Kunstverein. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://kasselerkunstverein.de/en/exhibition/%EC%A7%91-how-quickly-leaving-had-been-and-how-slow-returning-is-2/))