When does Maraka with the Artist take place?

The artist talk takes place on 02.04.2026 from 18:00 to 19:30.

Where is the venue located?

The venue is the Hermann Stenner Art Forum, Obernstraße 48, 33602 Bielefeld.

What is the cost of attendance?

For the artist talk, admission is plus 5 euros.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the event takes place in the Hermann Stenner Art Forum and thus indoors.

Is there information on guided tours or mediation?

Yes, in connection with Aatifi, the art forum offers an art education program for children, teenagers, adults, and educators.

Is the Art Forum barrier-free accessible?

Yes, according to visitor information, the building is accessible via a platform lift; there is also a designated parking space nearby.

Aatifi's Art Talk Connects Colors, Lines, and Cultures in Bielefeld

Name: Maraka with the Artist
Start: 2026-04-02T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-02T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Kunstforum Hermann Stenner

Maraka with Aatifi: A Conversation about Art, the World, and Bielefeld

In the Hermann Stenner Art Forum, the exhibition Aatifi meets the format of the artist talk: Maraka with the Artist opens an intimate view of an oeuvre that forms an independent visual language from calligraphy, painting, graphic art, and installation. The title refers to a free exchange, to encounter and resonance. This is exactly where the strength of this evening lies: Art is not only viewed, but explored in a lively conversation.

An Artistic Experience Between Line, Color, and Space

Aatifi's works unfold a strong exhibition atmosphere. Dynamic forms, vibrating color tones, and abstract-scriptural signs transform the viewing of the works into an aesthetic experience. His painting connects the tradition of Islamic calligraphy with contemporary art of Western influence, thereby creating a visual language that connects cultural horizons.

An Artist with an International Signature

Aatifi, born in 1965 in Kandahar, studied at the Kabul Academy of Fine Arts and at the HfBK Dresden. He has lived and worked in Bielefeld since 1999. His works have been exhibited, among others, at the Museum of Islamic Art in the Pergamon Museum Berlin, the Ratingen Museum, at Art Basel and Art Miami. This makes this guest performance in Bielefeld a culturally significant moment: Here, biographical experience, transcultural dialogue, and curatorial precision come together.

The Exhibition as an Open Studio

Particularly enticing is the view of the creative process. In the art forum, a space becomes a lively studio, allowing visitors to think along with the artistic process immediately. Additionally, Aatifi offers an art education program for children, teenagers, adults, and educators. This gives the event a museum educational dimension that connects cultural education and artistic curiosity.

Who Should Visit

Those who appreciate abstract painting, contemporary art, cultural mediation, and a personal conversation with the artist will find a concentrated art experience here. The evening is aimed at art enthusiasts as well as anyone wishing to discover Aatifi's visual language for the first time. A visit promises inspiration, context, and immediate access to the exhibition.

Conclusion: Maraka with Aatifi is more than just an artist talk. The event combines exhibition, art education, and personal encounter into a rich art evening at the Hermann Stenner Art Forum. Those wishing to experience art as a lively dialogue should not miss this evening in Bielefeld.