When does the tour take place?

On April 3, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At Kunstforum Hermann Stenner, Obernstraße 48 in 33602 Bielefeld.

What does the visit cost?

The tour costs 2 euros in addition to the entry fee. Adults pay 9 euros, reduced 5 euros, entry is free for under 18s.

Do I need to register for the tour?

No, registration is not required.

Is the building barrier-free accessible?

Yes, wheelchair users can access the building via the platform lift to the right of the entrance.

Are tours only available on this date?

No, public tours take place on Sundays and public holidays from 3 to 4 PM.

Aatifi unfolds a vibrant visual world full of symbols at Kunstforum Hermann Stenner.

Name: Guided tours on Sundays and public holidays through the exhibition
Start: 2026-04-03T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-03T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstforum Hermann Stenner

Aatifi – Maraka: A guided tour through colorful contemporary art at Kunstforum Hermann Stenner

At Kunstforum Hermann Stenner, Aatifi – Maraka presents an exhibition that combines painting, graphics, and spatial effects into an impressive art experience. The public tour on April 3, 2026 includes an overview exhibition with 108 works, a Living Studio, and five films spread over approximately 1,000 square meters of exhibition space. This makes the exhibition an aesthetic experience that vividly showcases color, line, and rhythm in special intensity.

Between Calligraphy and Abstract Painting

Aatifi, born in 1965 in Kandahar, has developed an independent, reduced form of expression from classical calligraphy. His works combine painting and printmaking with a modern international visual language. The exhibition shows how lines come into motion, color fields glow, and forms seem to flow beyond the edges of the image. This examination of the works makes visible why Aatifi's art is situated in art historical contexts between Islamic script tradition, abstraction, and contemporary painting.

A museum visit with mediation and depth

The tour on Sundays and public holidays is aimed at art enthusiasts who seek understanding alongside seeing. Kunstforum Hermann Stenner offers a clearly curated framework for this: public tours without registration, a barrier-free accessible house, and a program that takes art mediation as cultural education seriously. Thus, a visit is created that not only informs but also sharpens perception.

Space, Light, and Exhibition Atmosphere

Those who walk through the exhibition experience a concentrated exhibition atmosphere. The works reveal their impact through contrasts, color energy, and the tension between surface and symbol. Especially in the large-format works, it becomes apparent how Aatifi works with expressive reduction: Few, precisely placed elements are sufficient to create movement, depth, and emotional density. This makes a visit particularly appealing for lovers of modern art and contemporary exhibition concepts.

Kunstforum Hermann Stenner as a Place of Encounter

The house on Obernstraße is designed as an exhibition venue for encounters with 20th and 21st-century visual arts. In the case of Aatifi – Maraka, this attitude meets a position that has developed a distinctive artistic signature from writing, color, and gesture. The public tour deepens this approach and opens the perspective on series of works, materiality, and curatorial contexts.

Conclusion

Aatifi – Maraka promises a visit that goes far beyond mere observation. Those who want to connect contemporary painting, art history, and sensory perception will find a strong reason for a museum visit in Bielefeld. This tour is recommended for all who wish to not only see art but to experience it as a living, multi-layered experience.