When does the parenting time with art take place?

The tour takes place on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.

What age is the format suitable for?

The offer is aimed at parents and their youngest children aged 0 to 2 years.

How much does participation cost?

Participation costs 6 euros per person. A free drink is included in the price.

Can strollers and baby carriers be brought?

Yes, strollers and baby carriers can be brought for the child.

Is breastfeeding, feeding, and changing possible during the tour?

Yes, breastfeeding, feeding, and changing can certainly take place alongside the tour.

Is pre-registration required?

Pre-registration with the Kunstmuseum Bochum at kunstvermittlung@bochum.de is requested.

Discover Pink Art: Parenting Time with Maria Pinińska-Bereś at the Kunstmuseum Bochum

Name: PARENTING TIME WITH ART Maria Pinińska-Bereś – Under the Pink Flag
Start: 2026-12-03T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-03T11:30:00+01:00
Location: Kunstmuseum Bochum

Art experience for parents and toddlers: Maria Pinińska-Bereś at the Kunstmuseum Bochum

On December 3, 2026, the Kunstmuseum Bochum invites you to parenting time with art. Parents and their toddlers aged 0 to 2 years will explore the exhibition Maria Pinińska-Bereś – Under the Pink Flag together. The relaxed tour combines cultural education, artwork observation, and a family-friendly exhibition atmosphere.

Pink as a symbol of female self-determination

Maria Pinińska-Bereś is one of the exceptional personalities in Polish art of the 20th century. Her work includes sculptures, installations, and performances. Central to her work is the exploration of femininity, body, domestic sphere, and societal power structures.

The color pink appears in her art as anything but harmless or decorative. Pinińska-Bereś used it as a conscious counter-image to the ubiquitous red of communist Poland. Her poetic language combines subtle irony, erotic allusions, and a clear feminist stance.

Sculpture, Installation, and Performance in Dialogue

The retrospective showcases key stages of the artistic and emancipatory work of the artist, born in 1931. Soft materials, textile surfaces, organic forms, and site-specific works expand the classical concept of sculpture. The exhibition demonstrates how Pinińska-Bereś transcended traditional notions of material, body, and public space.

Her artistic practice developed within the tension between sculpture, feminist art, and performance. Actions in public spaces and works using symbolic color and form language give the exhibition a unique aesthetic experience.

A tour for the youngest museum visitors

The parenting time with art creates space for shared viewing and conversation. Breastfeeding, feeding, and changing can be integrated alongside the tour. Strollers and baby carriers are welcome. Afterward, there is an opportunity for exchange over a drink in the museum café.

The format offers parents easy access to contemporary art and combines focused artwork observation with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Thus, the museum visit becomes a shared art experience for multiple generations.

Conclusion: Discovering art, expanding perspectives

Visitors can expect an expert, unhurried tour through a significant retrospective of Polish feminist art. The parenting time with art provides a special opportunity to experience sculpture, installation, and performance together with one's own child. Those wishing to discover art as a sensual, socially relevant, and unifying experience should mark this date at the Kunstmuseum Bochum.