Kunst im Kontext: Geschlechter(un)gerechtigkeit

In the organizer's words:

The exhibition Ingenious Women. Women Artists and Their Companions takes a look at the circumstances in which it was possible for women to become active as artists between the 16th and 18th centuries. It shows works by exceptional female painters, many of whom have been forgotten in a masculine-normative history of art. But how has the situation changed to this day?

Gender justice has still not been achieved today and remains a social task that we have to face. From an artistic and sociological perspective, we want to discuss why chances for success are still dependent on gender. How do role models and the distribution of care work influence the work of artists? Is there a change in gender roles? How pronounced is this change? And to what extent can or must art effectively counteract outdated roles?

With the guided tour series Art in Context, we illuminate themes of the exhibition from two different perspectives and bring them into resonance with each other. Art always takes place in context, both for the artists and for the viewers - depending on which structure you come from, it takes on different meanings, emphases, and readings. During the tandem tour, two experts from different fields will accompany you on your exhibition tour and explain their perspectives on the exhibited works and artists. Afterwards, you are cordially invited to share your perspectives and exchange ideas over a drink.

In conversation: Dr. Laura Wiesböck, sociologist and Ngozi Schommers, artist

Moderation: Dr. Kathrin Baumstark, Director of the Bucerius Kunst Forum

Price information:

25 Euro / reduced 19 Euro / Young Members and Members 13 Euro (incl. exhibition ticket and drink)