Visit
The Biennale for Urban Art and Nature pursues the ambitious goal of making contemporary art accessible to all and making access to art more democratic. In addition to the diverse artistic programme, the Biennale offers a range of interactive events and resources that enable a deeper engagement with the works on display. The education programme acts as a bridge between audience and artists, creating a vivid, easy-to-understand approach to the world of contemporary art, while inviting visitors to make a personal and conscious connection with nature. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to penetrate the artistic concepts, discover the techniques used and explore different perspectives that enrich the works of the Beyond Water edition of the (re)connecting.earth Biennale. Whether you are an art novice or a seasoned art lover, the education programme serves as an inspiring guide that enables an in-depth experience in direct relation to nature.
22 riddles ?
Solve ten of them and have your certificate stamped in the Stadtgalerie - Then you will receive one of four posters designed exclusively for this exhibition by the artists Seba Calfuqueo, Pinar Yoldas, Juan Blanco und Som Supaparinya!
Essential companions to enrich your visit
At the Stadtgalerie Kiel or at our Reconnecting Bike you will receive your Biennale Pass, which gives you free access to all venues and events of the Biennale. Culture and the preservation of biodiversity deserve strong public and private support. Recognising that everyone's financial means are different, we have introduced a flexible donation system. You decide for yourself how much the project is worth to you and donate according to your means. This allows you to play an active role in shaping the future of our commitment. This pass contains several printed materials to guide you through your visit to the various exhibitions at the Biennale. Firstly, there is the Urban Guide, which gives you an overview of the different locations and all the events. There is also a map that guides you through Kiel city centre along the art and nature trail. On this path you will find 21 art guides, on the back of which you will find a biography of the artists as well as a puzzle. You can enter the answers to these puzzles in your Reconnection certificate. Once you have solved all the puzzles, you can return to the Stadtgalerie and receive a print of one of these instructions as a prize:
Tour in Kiel
The art and nature trail presents a selection of artworks and new productions by artists, combined with information and puzzles about biodiversity. This path connects the two museums. The art instructions created by 22 artists enable direct interaction with the public.
Events
The Biennale offers a diverse programme of art, science and nature, including workshops and walks that deal with topics such as underwater worlds, biodiversity and sustainable urban design, as well as events that have been created in collaboration with art students from Kiel. Highlights include interactive workshops for young and old, sometimes even with the artists themselves, artistic diving and snorkelling experiences as well as sound and film evenings that invite visitors to join in and discover, but also to celebrate. Discover the exciting combination of art and nature in Kiel and experience how science and art together open up new perspectives on our environment, even in our everyday lives!
The Reconnection-Bicycle!
The N55 collective, consisting of Ion Sorvin and Till Wolfer, has designed a cargo bike to complement the exhibition as a mobile library. It will be stationed in the Forum of the Stadtgalerie, always ready to provide visitors with information (maps of the exhibition locations, walking routes and customised explanations for different target groups). On 2 to 3 days a week, it will drive through the streets of Kiel with two members of the exhibition team, close to places where artistic educational works are exhibited. During this time, the riders will provide information about the exhibition, but also offer an oasis of calm to interested readers of renowned books on sustainability and the future.
The Stadtgalerie and the Zoological Museum
The Stadtgalerie Kiel serves as the central location of the project and shows existing and new works by 21 international artists such as Seba Calfuqueo, Zheng Bo and Som Supaparinya, while the Zoological Museum is a place of exchange between art and science, where the works of Andreas Greiner and Mark Dion interact playfully with the collection.
Call for volunteers
Do you enjoy getting involved in discussions about biodiversity and climate change?
Do you feel the need to talk to other people about sustainability and/or art?
Become part of our mediation team, who will be travelling along the art and nature trail on our festival bike during the festival period to engage in conversation with visitors.
We are also looking for helpers for:
- Social media
- Communication (e.g. distributing flyers)
- Accompanying the artists
-> Have we piqued your interest? Then write us an email to
jakob.engelhard@art-werk.ch