When can the exhibition be seen?

The exhibition runs from April 11 to June 7, 2026, at the Kassel Art Association.

How much is the admission fee?

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

Is the Kassel Art Association barrier-free?

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

Are there tours or mediation offers?

The Kassel Art Association sees itself as a place for art mediation. Current tours and special formats can be checked through the official association information.

How do I get there by public transport?

The stop Friedrichsplatz is serviced by lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8.

What an old Woman Will Wear

Name: What an old Woman Will Wear – Tanja Nis-Hansen
Start: 2026-04-11T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kasseler Kunstverein e. V.

An immersive art experience between painting, text, and body image

In the Kassel Art Association, What an old Woman Will Wear presents a powerful, contemporary painting within a precisely curated exhibition atmosphere. 30 large-format oil paintings by Tanja Nis-Hansen are displayed, forming the acronym GRWM and bringing questions of vulnerability, mortality, and the visibility of the body to the forefront.

Painting as a space for thought

Nis-Hansen works in the expanded field of painting, combining image, text, and performance into a multi-layered examination of the work. Language appears not only as a carrier of meaning but as ornament, surface, and gestural structure. Everyday statements tilt into poetic, sometimes disturbing image moments and open a space where aesthetic experience and critical reflection intertwine closely.

Between vulnerability and resistance

The exhibition revolves around physical and mental states, the fragility of existence, and the nuances that often resonate strongly in contemporary art. Tanja Nis-Hansen negotiates in her paintings a visual language that refers both to art historical contexts and to the social realities of the art industry. Additionally offered screen-printed T-shirts draw attention to precarious working conditions and make the exhibition concept also readable as cultural education.

Space, color, meaning

The large-format canvases unfold their effect through color, scale, and presence. Painting is not conceived here as a silent panel painting, but as an open field for performance, texture, and attitude. Especially in Kassel, a city with a pronounced art history and vibrant mediation culture, this position gains additional sharpness.

Why a visit is worthwhile

What an old Woman Will Wear offers an intense art experience for all who wish not only to see contemporary art but to experience it in its intellectual and sensual depth. The exhibition combines artistic authority, topical relevance, and a clear visual language into a visit that resonates long afterward. Those who want to experience painting as a contemporary form of thought should see this exhibition live.