When does Art with Cake take place?

The event takes place on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation costs 10 Euros per person. This includes the guided tour, a complimentary drink, and a piece of cake.

Who is the event suitable for?

The format is particularly aimed at seniors but is open to all interested visitors. No prior knowledge is required.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point for the tour is at the museum ticket office of Bochum Art Museum, Kortumstraße 147, 44787 Bochum.

Is pre-registration necessary?

Pre-registration is recommended. It can be done via email at kunstvermittlung@bochum.de or by phone at 0234 910 42 30.

Which exhibition will be visited?

The focus is on the exhibition Maria Pinińska-Bereś — Under the Pink Flag featuring sculptures, installations, and performances by the Polish artist.

Pink as Resistance: Discover Maria Pinińska-Bereś at Art with Cake

Name: ART WITH CAKE Maria Pinińska-Bereś — Under the Pink Flag
Start: 2026-12-30T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-30T16:30:00+01:00
Location: Kunstmuseum Bochum

Pink as Resistance: Art with Cake at the Bochum Art Museum

On December 30, 2026, the Bochum Art Museum combines a guided tour with a social afternoon at the museum café. At Art with Cake, visitors explore the exhibition Maria Pinińska-Bereś — Under the Pink Flag and conclude the aesthetic experience with a piece of cake and a complimentary drink.

A Poetic Language Between Sculpture and Performance

Maria Pinińska-Bereś is considered one of the most extraordinary figures in Polish art of the 20th century. Her work includes sculptures, installations, and performances. As a trained sculptor, she expanded the classical boundaries of sculpture with actions in public space and a deeply bodily, poetic visual language.

The Color Pink as an Art Historical Sign

At the center of the exhibition is Pinińska-Bereś’ engagement with femininity, body, domesticity, and social roles. The recurring pink does not appear as a harmless decoration but as a consciously employed counterpart to the omnipresent red of communist Poland. The color becomes a sign of emancipation, irony, and an independent artistic position.

An Art Experience Without Prior Knowledge

The tour is aimed particularly at seniors who wish to experience art in pleasant company. Art educators accompany the tour and provide access to materials, forms, spatial effects, and the political dimensions of the works. The exhibition atmosphere invites the exchange of perceptions and encourages personal impressions to be brought into the shared contemplation.

Conversation and Enjoyment in the Museum Café

After the tour, the format leads into the museum café. There is time for discussions about the exhibition, the artist, and one’s own aesthetic experience. A piece of cake and a complimentary drink are already included in the participation fee. The event combines cultural education, social interaction, and a relaxed museum visit.

Conclusion: Discovering Art Together

Art with Cake offers a special approach to Maria Pinińska-Bereś’ feminist and socially critical art. The combination of a guided tour, conversation, and café visit makes the afternoon a concentrated yet sociable art experience. Anyone wishing to experience sculpture, installation, performance, and Polish art history in an accessible atmosphere should mark this date at the Bochum Art Museum.