Constantin Lieb in Bielefeld: Reading from Wildboden meets Kirchner exhibition
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Literature and Expressionism: Constantin Lieb presents Wildboden in Bielefeld
When literature meets painting, a special resonance space emerges: On October 23, 2026, Constantin Lieb connects a tour of the exhibition Berlin. City of Extremes – Between Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and the Present with a reading from his debut novel Wildboden at the Samuelis Baumgarte Gallery. The evening leads directly into the complex world of the expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and his partner Erna Schilling.
A novel between art history and a great love story
Wildboden tells the story of Erna Schilling and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, who live in the Swiss Alps near Davos in 1936. Surrounded by mountains, solitude, and the growing political threat in Germany, their relationship becomes an existential test. Constantin Lieb focuses not only on the famous painter but especially on Erna Schilling, whose strength, loyalty, and search for self-determined life shape the novel.
Constantin Lieb: Author, Dramaturg, and Screenwriter Award Winner
Constantin Lieb studied philosophy, German literature, and applied literary studies in Berlin. As an author and dramaturg, he works on literary and filmic materials. For his work on the TV series Eden, he received the Grimme Prize; for the Erich Kästner adaptation Fabian or The Gang to the Dogs, directed by Dominik Graf, he was nominated for the German Film Award. With Wildboden, he presents his first novel.
Guided tour, reading, and discussion in a special atmosphere
The evening begins at 5:30 PM with a tour of the exhibition Berlin. City of Extremes – Between Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and the Present. At 6:30 PM, Constantin Lieb reads from Wildboden. Afterwards, he talks with Christian Marks, the head of the Art&Book Lounge, about his novel and the fascinating world of Kirchner's work.
The reading atmosphere gains its special charm from the interplay of language and image. Amid large-format representations of Erna Schilling, literary narratives, expressionist art, and biographical memory meet. The linguistic artistry of the novel makes the Davos years palpable as a story of closeness, threat, loss, and inner emancipation.
A literary experience for readers and art lovers
The event is aimed at literature enthusiasts, friends of modern art, and anyone interested in historical novels, artist biographies, and the cultural discourse surrounding Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Constantin Lieb combines meticulous research with a scenic narrative style that intertwines past and present.
Visitors can expect a concentrated cultural evening with an exhibition tour, reading, and author encounter. Those who want to experience literature not only by reading but in close proximity to the images and themes of its material will find an impressive setting at the Samuelis Baumgarte Gallery for this literary experience.
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