When can the exhibition be visited on November 12, 2026?

The exhibition is open on November 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Where does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition takes place in the EG Gallery in the Old Town Hall, Niederwall 25, 33602 Bielefeld.

Which artists or personalities can be seen?

Angelika Schneider-v. Maydell shows 55 portrait paintings and engravings of people of civil disobedience, including Francesca Albanese, Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and Greta Thunberg.

Are guided tours available?

Guided tours are available by arrangement for groups of five or more. For scheduling, the phone number provided in the event entry, 0171 9926 109, can be used.

How long is the exhibition on display?

The exhibition is on display from October 16 to November 26, 2026, in the Old Town Hall Gallery.

Is there a finissage?

Yes. The finissage takes place on November 26, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Icons of Civil Disobedience

Name: Icons of Civil Disobedience. 55 Portrait Paintings and Engravings by Angelika Schneider-v. Maydell
Start: 2026-11-12T08:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T18:00:00+01:00
Location: EG-Galerie im Alten Rathaus

Icons of Civil Disobedience: 55 Portraits in the Old Town Hall

The EG Gallery in the Old Town Hall Bielefeld dedicates the exhibition icons of civil disobedience to people who resolutely stand up against injustice, violence, and societal indifference. Angelika Schneider-v. Maydell portrays 55 world-changers in portrait paintings and engravings – among them Francesca Albanese, Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and Greta Thunberg.

Art as a Visible Sign of Resistance

The exhibition connects painting and engraving with a politically engaged perspective on the present. Each portrait makes a personality a starting point for questions about civil courage, human rights, and individual responsibility. The concentrated examination of the works opens up an art experience that directly links aesthetic experience and social reflection.

Portrait Art Between Personality and Public Impact

At the center are faces of people who raise their voices against abuse of power and human rights violations. The selection ranges from legal and journalistic enlightenment to advocacy for climate, peace, and global justice. As a result, a polyphonic panorama of civil disobedience emerges, translating political biographies into a vivid visual language.

Engraving, Material, and Exhibition Atmosphere

In addition to portrait paintings, engravings shape the presentation. The special material effect of this technique gives the images a distinctive, tension-rich surface. Contrasts, line direction, and the direct expression of faces draw attention to the posture of the depicted personalities. In the exhibition atmosphere of the historical town hall, political memory, contemporary art, and cultural education come together.

Tours and Finissage

Guided tours are available by arrangement for groups of five or more. The exhibition can be seen from October 16 to November 26, 2026, in the Old Town Hall Gallery. The finissage on November 26, 2026, invites attendees from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a final tour.

Conclusion: An Art Experience with Social Resonance

The exhibition offers a poignant encounter with 55 personalities whose actions have shaped public discourse. Those who want to experience portrait art as a mirror of political responsibility and reflect on civil courage, human rights, and resistance will find a concentrated aesthetic experience in the Old Town Hall. A visit to the exhibition enriches cultural education and provides strong impulses for personal contemplation of works.