The Kunstverein Bielefeld is delighted to present the group exhibition The Equality of Possibility, featuring the work of Bady Dalloul, Flint Jamison, Lia Perjovschi, Lorenza Longhi, Ramaya Tegegne, and Rindon Johnson. The exhibition frames questions of political equality in terms of aesthetic thought. It takes equality not to be a given, but rather a preconditioning act, one which does not refer to individual capacities, whether natural or socially or culturally acquired. Going back to the early Kunstvereine (art associations) of the nineteenth century, we find that they too followed the ideal of making art public and thus accessible to everyone. In the present day, questioning our own structures of representation – and the associated conditions of accessibility – remains a highly relevant task.
The exhibition is based on a number of questions, which we cordially invite you to reflect on with us. How can we conceive of different forms of equality from the perspective of art? In what ways can we critically question the prevailing mechanisms of the art field? What does this specifically mean for artistic production in today’s circumstances? What role do spectators have in all of this?
The Equality of Possibility features an extensive program of accompanying events, including artists’ talks, lectures, and workshops held in cooperation with Bielefeld University and Theaterwerkstatt Bethel (Bethel Theater Workshop). We also offer inclusive tours particularly aimed at people with visual impairments.
You can download the exhibition booklet digitally and free of charge HERE.
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Winter break 26.12.2024 - 02.01.2025
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Lorenza Longhi, Caretaker(s), 2021; Panoramic Couch 1, 2021; Panoramic Couch 2, 2021; exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Flint Jamison, Opportunity Zone, 2019, exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Flint Jamison, Opportunity Zone, 2019, exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Lorenza Longhi, Caretaker(s), 2021, exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Bady Dalloul, Ordonator, 2019; Badland, 1999 – 2004; exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Bady Dalloul, Ordonator, 2019, exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Rindon Johnson, One long jointed board. There aren't even even snakes in your country. Form into a closed one to gain rigidity. Mate the dam together, suitability or unsuitability, an outline, I'll sleep soundly and I haven't given any thoguht to what I'll do the day after that., 2021, exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Rindon Johnson, One long jointed board. There aren't even even snakes in your country. Form into a closed one to gain rigidity. Mate the dam together, suitability or unsutability, an outline, I'll sleep soundly and I haven't given any thoguht to what I'll do the day after that., 2021, exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Lia Perjovschi, general culture timeline (from the fire discovery until today), 1997 – ongoing; subjective art history (from modernism until today), 1990 – 2004, 2004 – today; details, 2021; exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Lia Perjovschi, subjective art history (from modernism until today), 1990 – 2004, details, 2021; exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Ramaya Tegegne, Framer Framed, 2021, exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
Ramaya Tegegne, Framer Framed, 2021, exhibition view THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY, Kunstverein Bielefeld, 2021. Photo: Fred Dott
BADY DALLOUL in conversation with NADINE DROSTE
Who is all? The public under infrastructural conditions (in German language)
LORENZA LONGHI in conversation NADINE DROSTE
Press information
Events:
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12.11.2021, 19:00
OPENING – THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY
Speakers:
Andreas Wannenmacher (Chairman)
Nadine Droste (Director) -
13.11.2021, 12:00
WORKSHOP with Lia Perjovschi - art context or plan b
12:00 - 15:00
In context of the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY -
14.11.2021, 17:00
CURATOR'S TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Nadine Droste
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21.11.2021, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Nicola V. Manitta
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28.11.2021, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Carsten Gude
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02.12.2021, 18:00
ONLINE ARTIST TALK
with Bady Dalloul
Please register at kontakt@kunstverein-bielefeld.de. -
05.12.2021, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Leonore Spemann
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11.12.2021, 10:00
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY
Workshop with Klaus Braun
10:00 - 15:00
Please register at
vermittlung@kunstverein-bielefeld.de
FULLY BOOKED -
12.12.2021, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Leonore Spemann
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19.12.2021, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Carsten Gude
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09.01.2022, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Carsten Gude
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14.01.2022, 18:00
MEMBERS' TRIP
to lichtsicht 7 projection-triennale with guided tour. Please register at mitglieder@kunstverein-bielefeld.de
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16.01.2022, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Nicola V. Manitta
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20.01.2022, 18:00
ONLINE LECTURE
by Dr. Nora Sternfeld (Art mediator, curator and professor for art education, HFBK Hamburg)
Who is all? The public under infrastructural conditions (in German language)
In cooperation with Collaborative Research Centre 1288 Practices of Comparing, Bielefeld University
Please register at kontakt@kunstverein-bielefeld.de. -
23.01.2022, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Carsten Gude
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27.01.2022, 18:00
VOLXKUNST Workshop
with Theaterwerkstatt Bethel (Bethel Theater Workshop)
18:00 - 20:00
In context of the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY -
30.01.2022, 17:00
INCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY for people with visual impairments by Laurenz Linke
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06.02.2022, 17:00
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
of practices of mediation by students of Art History / Historical Image Studies of Bielefeld University
In context of the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY -
12.02.2022, 14:00
VOLXKUNST Workshop
with Theaterwerkstatt Bethel (Bethel Theater Workshop)
14:00 - 17:00
In context of the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY -
13.02.2022, 17:00
CURATOR'S TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILTY with Nadine Droste
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20.02.2022, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Nicola V. Manitta
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27.02.2022, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Carsten Gude
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03.03.2022, 19:00
ARTIST TALK
with Lorenza Longhi
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05.03.2022, 10:00
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY
Workshop with Klaus Braun
10:00 - 15:00
Please register at
vermittlung@kunstverein-bielefeld.de -
06.03.2022, 17:00
INCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY for people with visual impairments by Laurenz Linke
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11.03.2022, 18:30
Members' event: Studio Visit
with Gary Schlingheider in Lage - Hörste. Please register at mitglieder@kunstverein-bielefeld.de
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13.03.2022, 17:00
GUIDED TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Leonore Spemann
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17.03.2022, 19:00
ONLINE International Women's Day Event
Lucretia. Zur Aktualität eine antiken Figur im Diskurs über Vergewaltigung (Lucretia. On the Actuality of an Ancient Figure in the Discourse on Rape)
ONLINE Lecture by Prof. Dr. Daniela Hammer-Tugendhat (Art historian, Vienna)
(via Zoom)
In cooperation with the Künstlerinnenforum Bielefeld-OWL e.V.
Please register at kontakt@kunstverein-bielefeld.de. -
20.03.2022, 17:00
CURATOR'S TOUR
through the exhibition THE EQUALITY OF POSSIBILITY with Nadine Droste
