How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition runs from April 11, 2026, to June 7, 2026.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

At the Kassel Art Association e. V. at Friedrichsplatz 18 in 34117 Kassel.

How much is the admission fee?

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

Is the exhibition accessible?

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

Are there guided tours or educational offers?

The Kassel Art Association regularly works with educational offers and discussions. Please check for specific additional dates before your visit.

How do I get there by public transport?

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

Tanja Nis-Hansen's painting transforms language, body, and the art world into a powerful visual event

Name: What an old Woman Will Wear – Tanja Nis-Hansen
Start: 2026-05-29T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kasseler Kunstverein e. V.

Painting as a Stage for Vulnerability and Presence

At the Kassel Art Association, the exhibition What an old Woman Will Wear touches on the sensitive point of the present: Tanja Nis-Hansen presents 30 large-format oil paintings that intertwine language, body, and picture space into a dense artistic narrative. The presentation runs from April 11 to June 7, 2026, and is part of a venue that has been serving as a forum for contemporary art since 1835. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://www.kasselerkunstverein.de/))

Between Painting, Text, and Performance

Nis-Hansen works in the extended field of painting. Her practice combines oil painting with text and performance; everyday formulations become ornament, sign, and social commentary in the works. According to exhibition and artist sources, she investigates how body images, work, vulnerability, and mental states are negotiated in the image. ([otpcopenhagen.com](https://www.otpcopenhagen.com/artists/51-tanja-nis-hansen/overview/?utm_source=openai))

The exhibition brings together paintings that correspond to the acronym GRWM. This arrangement gives the group of works a double tension: On one hand, it acts like a system of letters and pictorial signs; on the other hand, it resembles an open diary about self-perception, social expectation, and the fragility of existence. Here, language is not merely designated but artistically condensed. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://www.kasselerkunstverein.de/))

An Artistic Experience with Social Depth

Particularly noteworthy is the reference to precarious working conditions in the art business: additionally, screen-printed t-shirts are sold that make this aspect visible. This extends the exhibition with a reflective, almost institution-critical level and connects aesthetic experience with cultural education. ([mittendrin-kassel.de](https://mittendrin-kassel.de/kunst-und-kultur/?utm_source=openai))

Visitors walking through the rooms of the Kassel Art Association experience an exhibition atmosphere between concentration and openness. The art association offers an experimental space for solo and group exhibitions on 500 square meters on the ground floor of the Museum Fridericianum, accompanied by educational formats, performances, and discussions. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://kasselerkunstverein.de/de/kasseler-kunstverein/?utm_source=openai))

Why This Exhibition is Important

Nis-Hansen’s work is art-historically connected and at the same time independent: it engages with the tradition of painting, draws on scenographic and grotesque elements, and questions the hierarchies of taste. The artist has exhibited internationally and has received awards; her works have been shown in Stockholm, Paris, Copenhagen, New York, London, Hamburg, and Vienna, among others. ([otpcopenhagen.com](https://www.otpcopenhagen.com/artists/51-tanja-nis-hansen/overview/?utm_source=openai))

The Kassel Art Association complements this position with a framework that takes art as a serious analysis of the present. Thus, visitors experience a visit that not only convinces visually but also resonates intellectually. Anyone looking for contemporary painting with conceptual sharpness and emotional density should experience this exhibition live. ([kasselerkunstverein.de](https://kasselerkunstverein.de/de/kasseler-kunstverein/?utm_source=openai))