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Light is a symbol of the divine, of hope, knowledge or transcendence. Art has also taken up this motif time and again – from the luminous gold background of medieval icons to the immaterial spatial experiences of the art of the Light and Space Movement. Spirituality is therefore a central theme.
Together with Pastor Lars Hofnagel and the curators Laura Rehme and Benedikt Fahrnschon, we will walk through the exhibition “Alles Licht” and discover how spiritual dimensions unfold in the works.
With “Sociology is a Martial Sport” (2009) by director Pierre Carles, the Kunsthalle Bielefeld invites you on a fascinating journey into the thinking of Pierre Bourdieu as part of the exhibition “Pierre Bourdieu’s Sociological View” (15.11.2025 – 1.3.2026). Pierre Bourdieu (1930-2002) is considered one of the most important sociologists of the 20th century. The film shows him as a passionate intellectual who tirelessly questions social power structures and campaigns for a fairer world.
With analytical acuity, humor and personal warmth, Bourdieu guides us through central questions of our time: social inequality, the impact of education, the power of networks and the subtle mechanisms of symbolic violence. At the same time, the film is a lively portrait of a thinker who does not remain in an ivory tower, but actively participates in social discourse.
Sociology is a martial art is an inspiring plea for critical thinking – a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand our society.
The movie is in French with German subtitles.
Electronic sounds in the middle of the exhibition with “Nummer zu Platz”.
With the Sound Collection, Kunsthalle Bielefeld and Volksbank Bielefeld-Gütersloh invite you to an evening at the museum unlike any other. Listen to the electronic sounds of the crew from Nr. z. P., stroll through the exhibitions and spend a relaxing time surrounded by art.
The museum closes at 21:00, but the event will continue until 1:00 at Café Gemach Manhatten.
In cooperation with: Volksbank in Ostwestfalen eG, Volksbank Lobby, No. z. P.
Light surrounds us and light makes the world visible to us.
But what happens when light and color influence each other in such a way that strokes that have just been painted suddenly disappear? Or when light “burns” objects, plants or photos onto a sheet of paper?
This is exactly what you can find out and experiment with at the Kunsthalle Bielefeld’s studio Farbenrausch! Glasses with red and blue lenses are available, as well as materials for light pictures with turmeric.
And the fun doesn’t stop there: Further experiments take place in parallel in the Knowledge Workshop. There, various drinks and foods are closely scrutinized. Have you ever looked at an energy drink under UV light? Seen pink spinach? Or fireworks made from turmeric? All this awaits you in the Wissenswerkstadt!
Get ready for a day full of science and art to participate in, marvel at and discover! You can start in both houses – both events are free to explore between 1-5 pm and are thematically linked.
Note: The Atelier Farbenrausch is not barrier-free
Photo: Bielefeld-Marketing
The Inclusion Dinner is a series of events organized by the Bielefelder Aktionsbündnis Inklusion. On this evening, together with the Kunsthalle Bielefeld, it invites everyone who is curious and open to an evening of culture, inclusion and encounters.
Over snacks and drinks at Café Gemach Manhattan, we would like to talk about disabilities, barriers, wishes, goals, visions and much more. You can expect a varied program including a guided tour in simple language, workshop and film screening.
Everyone is invited to be there. Participation is free of charge if you register in advance.
Click on‘Tickets‘ to go to the registration form.
Project coordination and further event information via gemeinsam wohnen in Bielefeld e. V.
KB Journal
The path to a climate-friendly museum
A contribution by Prof. Peter Gorschlüter
A blog post by Prof. Peter Gorschlüter on his lecture ‘The path to a climate-friendly museum’.
Look up – the road to a green museum
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Stefan Simon
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Stefan Simon on his lecture ‘Look up – the path to the green museum’.
Peace with Gaia – perspectives, possibilities and limits of cultural institutions in the sustainability transformation process
A contribution from Ministerial Councillor Ralph Zinnikus
A blog post by Ministerialrat Ralph Zinnikus on his lecture ‘Peace with Gaia – perspectives, possibilities and limits of cultural institutions in the sustainability transformation process’.
Curating as Care Work: Of the Museum Climate in Planetary Interdependencies and Cultural Imaginaries.
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Elke Krasny
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Elke Krasny on her lecture ‘Curating as care work: On the museum climate in planetary interdependencies and cultural imaginaries’.
The city, the box, the art and the climate. Attempt at a relational reassembly
A contribution by Prof. Dipl. Ing. Bernd Kniess
A blog post by Prof. Dipl. Ing. Bernd Kniess on his lecture ‘The city, the box, art and the climate. Attempt at a relational reassembly’.
Exhibiting and preserving as toxic paradigms. Can cultural institutions negotiate the environmental crisis?
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Peter J. Schneemann
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Peter J. Schneemann on his lecture ‘Exhibiting and preserving as toxic paradigms. Can cultural institutions negotiate the environmental crisis?
Rewilding the white cube: the role of art museums in tackling the climate emergency
A contribution from Frances Morris
A blog post by Frances Morris on her talk ‘Rewilding the white cube: the role of art museums in addressing climate emergency’.
The spatial culture of the museum
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Kali Tzorzti
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Kali Tzorzti on her keynote lecture ‘The spatial culture of museums’.
Vulnerable Processes. Vulnerable Processes. A Curatorial Reflection on the Museum in Transition.
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Doreen Mende
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Doreen Mende on his keynote lecture ,Vulnerable Processes. A Curatorial Reflection on the Museum in Transition.’
Abhängen statt aufhängen? – Museum Spaces and the New Ethics of Communitization
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Karen van den Berg
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Karen van den Berg on his impulse lecture ,Hang up instead of hanging up? – Museum Spaces and the New Ethics of Communion’.