When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from 25.09.2026 to 16.10.2026. The opening begins on 25.09.2026 at 19:00.

Where is the venue located?

The exhibition takes place in the BBK Studio at Ravensberger Spinnerei, Ravensberger Park 1, 33607 Bielefeld.

Is the access barrier-free?

Yes, according to event information, the entrance and restroom are accessible without barriers.

How long can I visit the exhibition?

The dates range from the opening on 25.09.2026 to the closing event on 16.10.2026. Further opening hours are indicated in the event information.

Are there any details about tours or workshops?

The provided material does not list regular tours or workshops. However, the involvement of children from the Kulturrucksack NRW is noted.

Faces, Figures, and Open Questions: An Exhibition Full of Tension in Bielefeld

Name: Similarity Doesn't Matter – Faces and Figures
Start: 2026-09-25T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T20:30:00+02:00
Location: BBK-Atelier

When Faces Become Images: Similarity Doesn't Matter in Bielefeld

With Similarity Doesn't Matter – Faces and Figures, BBK-OWL opens a space for contemporary painting, figure, and image idea at the Ravensberger Spinnerei. Imke Brunzema and Helga Zumholte approach the human image from two artistic positions: here the condensation of form, material, and surface, there the search for personality, body posture, and emotional presence.

Between Portrait and Projection

The exhibition does not question a smooth reproduction of reality, but rather the tension between recognizability and interpretation. The face appears as an artistic surface that hides more than it shows. This is precisely where the aesthetic power of this presentation lies: Each contemplation of the work leads deeper into questions of identity, attribution, and observation.

Imke Brunzema: Painting as a Search Movement

Imke Brunzema is a member of BBK-OWL and works according to the association profile in painting and installation. Her artistic practice is associated with working in public space and with formats that make art widely accessible. In this context, the exhibition gains a particular openness: Painting does not appear as a finished picture but as an invitation to see, compare, and think further.

Helga Zumholte: Figure, Color, and Character

Helga Zumholte describes her work as a movement from abstract color field painting to realistic studies and portraits. In her work, intense colors, body posture, and psychological precision intersect. The position of the body in the image space becomes particularly important as it creates closeness, distance, or quiet tension. This leads to works that not only depict but also make personality tangible in the image.

An Art Experience with Young Voices Involved

The exhibition also involves children from the Kulturrucksack NRW. Their responses complement and change the exhibition and shift the perspective on what a face or a figure can evoke in the exhibition space. This gives the presentation a museum educational dimension that effectively combines cultural education and contemporary art.

Location, Atmosphere, and Visitor Experience

The BBK studio space in the Ravensberger Spinnerei provides the suitable framework for this exhibition: a place for encounter, contemplation of works, and immediate exhibition atmosphere. The barrier-free access and the concentrated environment create good conditions for a calm, attentive visit. Those interested in figures, portraits, drawing, and painting will experience an exhibition here with a clear artistic handwriting.

Conclusion

Similarity Doesn't Matter promises a clever, sensual, and at the same time reflective exhibition about the image of humanity. Between abstraction and objectivity, a strong art experience unfolds that invites precise observation. A visit to the BBK-OWL exhibition is worthwhile for all who want to not only observe contemporary art but also question it.