With the exhibition of Peter Buggenhout, the Waldfrieden Sculpture Park in Wuppertal is launching its new exhibition season on March 8, 2025: The Belgian sculptor presents a total of seven spatially expansive objects from different groups of works in two of the exhibition halls and in the outdoor area of the park. Buggenhout is internationally known for his sculptures, which he forms from discarded materials and which take on shape in space as sprawling bodily forms. The artist refers to his sculptures as "abject things" – as objects that evade familiar cognitive connections and demand more than just a perspective of observation.

The sculptures of Peter Buggenhout, born in 1963 in Dendermonde, Belgium, and living and working in Ghent, consist of things that have been deprived of the use of their original functionality: Waste and artifacts equally form the materials that the artist uses as his working material and from which he composes his objects. Used plastic films, tarpaulins, textile fabrics, newspapers, scrap metal, wood fragments, or organic substances like cow stomachs, horse hair, and dust become components of his works. Buggenhout creates massive forms from these abandoned remnants, which embody the emergence and decay in the immediate presence of the material and its rugged shapes.

Peter Buggenhout, who turned away from painting around 1990 to transition to sculptural designs, has been working for several years in groups of works with different material focuses and overarching themes. The pre-existing, the cyclical, and the temporality of things are fundamental themes that he formulates as diverse sculptural inventories in his groups of works.

His sculptures possess no single view direction; the multi-facetedness of his works is as essential as the significance of the equivalence and simultaneity of their elements. The discarded is always an important part of the foundation of his creation.

Peter Buggenhout about his work:
“The materials I use all have one thing in common: I did not choose them because I liked their shape or appearance. All objects that I find have in common that they do not really refer to a meaning in terms of their formal identity. For example, instead of an old chair, I might use a piece from the chair in such a way that it’s not noticeable what kind of object it was before. This is the quality of waste, so to speak. Dust also possesses this quality. All my working materials are 'abject,' that is, discarded or disgusting… taken from their original state, have lost their form and meaning.”

11 AM - 6 PM, open on all holidays

First exhibition of Przemek Dzienis in Germany.
Przemek Dzienis – Good Grief

Curator: Adam Mazur

Opening: Fri. May 9, 2025, 7 PM

Gallery of the Polish Institute Düsseldorf, Citadellstr. 7

The exhibition was prepared in collaboration with the cultural institution in Łódź21 / Hilary Majewski House and  Fotofestival Łódź.

Exhibition duration: 13.05 – 8.08.2025

An exhibition by Przemek Dzienis, one of the most interesting contemporary Polish photographers and filmmakers.

The first exhibition of Przemek Dzienis in Germany is a personal, intimate journey “a reflection on fleeting memories and records of memory”, explains the artist. He is primarily known to the public through his photographs and films. The exhibition features small-scale sculptures, photographs, films, and audio recordings, with the main medium this time remaining the object.

Good Grief premiered at the Fotofestival in Łódź, one of the most important events in the photography scene in Poland. The exhibition in Düsseldorf is a dream come true for the artist, as the Düsseldorf School of Photography has been an inspiration and reference point since his time as a student. The artist goes beyond the conventional understanding of photography and focuses on working with memory, both good and bad memories, accompanied by ambivalent emotions. Dzienis always approaches the images with distance; he stages and constructs more than he documents them. The only thing that remains of them is merely a memory.

Tue, Wed, Fri: 11.00 AM - 5.00 PM, Thursday 11 AM - 7 PM

Whoever is between 13 and 18 years old and wants to dive into the theater world and try out new roles is exactly right at the TTC!

Out of school and into the theater. At the TTC, we only play what we want. Together with Alina, you get to decide what you want to bring to the stage. We develop our piece together with our themes and show it on the big stage. Does that sound exciting? Then sign up.

Course start: 06.05.2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM every Tuesday (a total of 11 sessions), there are no rehearsals during the holidays.

The registration fee is 25.00 euros.

You can sign up here:

jugendkultur@werk-stadt.com

Supported by funds from the Children's and Youth Promotion Plan of the state of NRW with kind support from the LKD NRW.

With the exhibition of Peter Buggenhout, the Waldfrieden Sculpture Park in Wuppertal is launching its new exhibition season on March 8, 2025: The Belgian sculptor presents a total of seven spatially expansive objects from different groups of works in two of the exhibition halls and in the outdoor area of the park. Buggenhout is internationally known for his sculptures, which he forms from discarded materials and which take on shape in space as sprawling bodily forms. The artist refers to his sculptures as "abject things" – as objects that evade familiar cognitive connections and demand more than just a perspective of observation.

The sculptures of Peter Buggenhout, born in 1963 in Dendermonde, Belgium, and living and working in Ghent, consist of things that have been deprived of the use of their original functionality: Waste and artifacts equally form the materials that the artist uses as his working material and from which he composes his objects. Used plastic films, tarpaulins, textile fabrics, newspapers, scrap metal, wood fragments, or organic substances like cow stomachs, horse hair, and dust become components of his works. Buggenhout creates massive forms from these abandoned remnants, which embody the emergence and decay in the immediate presence of the material and its rugged shapes.

Peter Buggenhout, who turned away from painting around 1990 to transition to sculptural designs, has been working for several years in groups of works with different material focuses and overarching themes. The pre-existing, the cyclical, and the temporality of things are fundamental themes that he formulates as diverse sculptural inventories in his groups of works.

His sculptures possess no single view direction; the multi-facetedness of his works is as essential as the significance of the equivalence and simultaneity of their elements. The discarded is always an important part of the foundation of his creation.

Peter Buggenhout about his work:
“The materials I use all have one thing in common: I did not choose them because I liked their shape or appearance. All objects that I find have in common that they do not really refer to a meaning in terms of their formal identity. For example, instead of an old chair, I might use a piece from the chair in such a way that it’s not noticeable what kind of object it was before. This is the quality of waste, so to speak. Dust also possesses this quality. All my working materials are 'abject,' that is, discarded or disgusting… taken from their original state, have lost their form and meaning.”

11 AM - 6 PM, open on all holidays

If you are between 12 and 15 years old and want to dive into the world of theater and try out new roles, the TTC is the right place for you!

Out of school and into the theater. In the TTC, we play only what we want. Together with Alina, you will get to decide what you want to bring to the stage. We will develop our piece together with our themes and show it on the big stage. Does that sound exciting? Then sign up!

Course start: 06.05.2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM every Tuesday (for 11 sessions), with no rehearsals during holidays.

The registration fee is 25.00 euros.

Funded by the Children's and Youth Promotion Plan of the State of NRW with the friendly support of LKD NRW.

Die Augen des Krieges

26.03.2025 – 26.09.2025

Polish Institute Düsseldorf, Citadellstr. 7, 40213 Düsseldorf

On February 24, 2022, history was rewritten. For three years, we have been observing events that are changing not only the history of Ukraine and Russia, but also Poland, Europe, and the world.

Polish photographers and journalists document this history by showing both the Russian war against Ukraine, the flow of refugees, and everyday life in the war zone. They make up the largest group among foreign correspondents and are the creators of thousands of photos. Thanks to their work, the war in Ukraine is visible to people even in the most remote parts of the world. It does not appear as a conflict at the end of the world, but as a real, deeply shared tragedy.

This history is also changing Poland on many levels – from demographics to social change and political issues. At the same time, the war is gradually becoming more familiar to us citizens of the free world, and we are getting used to it. The selected photographs – the most representative and meaningful – are compiled into an exhibition and tell a story about the war unleashed by Russia in Ukraine. As material testimonies of this conflict, they can once again stir the growing indifference of public opinion.

The authors of the 12 exhibited photographs are prominent Polish photographers who have been awarded at major photo competitions such as World Press Photo and Pictures of The Year, including Wojciech Grzędziński, Marek Berezowski, Tomasz Lazar, and many others who have dealt with the war in Ukraine. The exhibition is complemented by descriptions of the personal war experiences of the photographers written by Magdalena Rigamonti.

Curator: Ewa Meissner

Text author: Magdalena Rigamonti

Graphic design: Maciej Jabłoński

Producer: Jarosław Włodarczyk / Press Club Polska

Partner in presenting the exhibition at the Polish Institute in Düsseldorf: Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Cologne and Consulate General of Ukraine in Düsseldorf

Photos by Patryk Jaracz, Agata Grzybowska, Jędrzej Nowicki, Tomasz Lazar, Maciek Nabrdalik, Maciej Stanik, Wojciech Grzędziński, Marek M. Berezowski

Tue, Wed and Fri 11 am - 5 pm. Thu 11 am - 7 pm

With the exhibition of Peter Buggenhout, the Waldfrieden Sculpture Park in Wuppertal is launching its new exhibition season on March 8, 2025: The Belgian sculptor presents a total of seven spatially expansive objects from different groups of works in two of the exhibition halls and in the outdoor area of the park. Buggenhout is internationally known for his sculptures, which he forms from discarded materials and which take on shape in space as sprawling bodily forms. The artist refers to his sculptures as "abject things" – as objects that evade familiar cognitive connections and demand more than just a perspective of observation.

The sculptures of Peter Buggenhout, born in 1963 in Dendermonde, Belgium, and living and working in Ghent, consist of things that have been deprived of the use of their original functionality: Waste and artifacts equally form the materials that the artist uses as his working material and from which he composes his objects. Used plastic films, tarpaulins, textile fabrics, newspapers, scrap metal, wood fragments, or organic substances like cow stomachs, horse hair, and dust become components of his works. Buggenhout creates massive forms from these abandoned remnants, which embody the emergence and decay in the immediate presence of the material and its rugged shapes.

Peter Buggenhout, who turned away from painting around 1990 to transition to sculptural designs, has been working for several years in groups of works with different material focuses and overarching themes. The pre-existing, the cyclical, and the temporality of things are fundamental themes that he formulates as diverse sculptural inventories in his groups of works.

His sculptures possess no single view direction; the multi-facetedness of his works is as essential as the significance of the equivalence and simultaneity of their elements. The discarded is always an important part of the foundation of his creation.

Peter Buggenhout about his work:
“The materials I use all have one thing in common: I did not choose them because I liked their shape or appearance. All objects that I find have in common that they do not really refer to a meaning in terms of their formal identity. For example, instead of an old chair, I might use a piece from the chair in such a way that it’s not noticeable what kind of object it was before. This is the quality of waste, so to speak. Dust also possesses this quality. All my working materials are 'abject,' that is, discarded or disgusting… taken from their original state, have lost their form and meaning.”

11 AM - 6 PM, open on all holidays

You are between 8 and 12 years old and eager to paint, draw, model, or create mosaics?

Then you are exactly right at our children's studio with the freelance artist Ruth Sommerhoff! Here you can realize your own ideas in a real studio. You will playfully learn various artistic techniques and can let your creativity flow with paper, canvas, clay, and plenty of colors!

Are you interested? The registration link via Reservix will follow!

For children between 8 and 12 years old.

Maximum 10 participants!

The participation fee for the entire period is €25.00. Members of the Stadtwerke WiWa Club only pay €20.00. The membership card must be brought to the first appointment.

The children's studio takes place every Thursday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM starting January 16.

The last appointment is on April 10, 2025.

Welcome to our weekly juggling workshop! Here you will learn the fascinating art of juggling with balls, scarves, plates, diabolo, and flower sticks. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced juggler – our workshop offers the right challenge for everyone. Under the guidance of experienced trainers, you will enhance your skill, concentration, and coordination in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Juggling is a great way to make new friends and become part of a creative community. Our weekly meetings give you the opportunity to continuously improve your skills and learn new tricks again and again.

Come by and discover the joy of juggling! We look forward to seeing you!



Are you interested? Then register quickly!

A cooperation between WERK°STADT and the Juggling School.

For teenagers between 10 and 14 years old.

The participation fee per month is €35.00

Period
Every Tuesday from January 14th to April 8th, each from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.


Note: The workshop does not take place during holidays!

The necessary materials will be provided and do not need to be brought!

You are between 8-12 years old and want to step into the world of dance and try out cool new dance moves? Then the Kids Dance Crew is just right for you!

In the Kids Dance Crew, you will learn to dance to your favorite music, discover new dance styles, and cool new moves. Whether it's jazz, hip-hop, or contemporary, you will find everything at Kids Dance Crew! Together with Mona, who has been dancing since her childhood, you will develop cool and simple choreographies for dance pieces.

Whether you are a beginner or already have experience – our course offers you the opportunity to develop in a supportive environment. Let yourself be carried away by the passion for dance and discover new sides of yourself!

Sign up now! – we look forward to seeing you!

Course start: 01/13/2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Participation fee: €25

Registration: Jugendkultur @werk-stadt.com

Number of participants: maximum 12 participants

Please bring comfortable dance clothes, shoes, a towel, and something to drink.

Are you between 14 and 21 years old and have a passion for music? Do you want to learn how to DJ and get the crowd dancing? Then our DJ workshop is perfect for you!

In our exciting workshop, you will learn the basics of DJing. Under the guidance of Mathis, you will: understand the technology, mix music, and be able to express yourself creatively.

When and where?

The workshop takes place every Tuesday starting from January 14th at our youth center Treff° from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Interested?? Then sign up quickly!

All necessary equipment will be provided – just bring your favorite music!

You are between 12-16 years old and want to enter the world of dance and try out cool new dance moves, then Contemporary is just right for you!

In the Kids Dance Crew, you will learn to dance to your favorite music, discover new dance styles as well as cool new moves. Whether it's Jazz, Hip-Hop, or Contemporary, you'll find it all at Contemporary! Together with Mona, who has been dancing since childhood, you will develop cool and simple choreographies for dance pieces.

Whether you are a beginner or already have experience – our course offers you the opportunity to develop in a supportive environment. Let yourself be carried away by the passion of dance and discover new sides of yourself!

Sign up now! – we are looking forward to seeing you!

Course Start: 13.01.2025, 18:15 – 19:30

Participation Fee: 25€

Registration: Jugendkultur @werk-stadt.com

Registration number: maximum of 12 participants

Please bring comfortable dance clothing, shoes, a towel, and something to drink.

Do you feel like expressing your ideas in a completely new way? In our Graffiti course, you will learn how impressive works of art are created from simple sketches! 🖌️ Whether you already have experience or are completely new – we will show you the coolest techniques to bring colors and shapes to life with spray cans.

What can you expect?

Cool Styles: Learn the basics of graffiti lettering and designs.
Pro Tips: Our experienced coach will assist you with tricks and ideas.
Be creative together: Meet other children and teenagers who are just as creative as you!

In the end, you will have not only created cool artworks, but also had a lot of fun and learned something new! Sign up now and bring your creativity to the wall! 🧡

The course starts on January 13 and takes place every Monday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Excluding the holidays.
Maximum 12 participants. Age: 12 - 16 years.

The registration fee is 25 €.

Questions will be answered at jugendkultur(at)werk-stadt.com

Funded by the resources of the Children's and Youth Promotion Plan of the State of NRW with kind support from LKD NRW.

Model exhibition

WARNING!

From February 2025, beer enjoyment & games on Mondays: An evening full of enjoyment and fun; 10% student discount on Tuesdays!

Different starting times for Friday and Saturday tours: 12:00 – 15:00 & 16:00 – 19:00!

Experience brewing craftsmanship on site
Discover our family brewery with all your senses: During our “BrauKultTour”, you can see, feel, smell, and taste how we brew our beer specialties with love and passion. Under expert guidance, you can stroll together along the traces of the distinctive beer flavor. Join us through our family brewery and take a look behind the scenes of the highest brewing art.

We offer a knowledgeable brewery tour through our family brewery, a tasting of our MORITZ FIEGE Zwickel, and afterwards a convivial conclusion in our Zirbelstube with a view far beyond the borders of Bochum. There we provide the opportunity to enjoy all our beer specialties and end the evening with a real Dönninghaus or a vegan currywurst. Additionally, the entrance ticket includes free public transport on the day of the booked BrauKultTour. The entry ticket can be used free of charge as a round-trip ticket.

DATES
Monday to Thursday 18:30 – 21:30
Friday & Saturday 12:00 – 15:00
16:00 – 19:00
(Event duration: 3 hours)

Free travel with public transport (BOGESTRA and VRR):
On the day of the visit, the entrance ticket can be used free of charge as a round-trip ticket for buses and trains (BOGESTRA, VRR). Our family brewery is located just a few hundred meters from Bochum main station.

Parking:
Unfortunately, we cannot offer parking spaces on our premises. Around our brewery, there are parking spaces and some parking garages. However, due to the city center location and our proximity to a vocational school and the Bermuda3eck, it can be difficult to find a (free) parking spot, especially in the evening hours. Therefore, we recommend traveling by train.

Entry from 15:45, former Moritz Fiege fan shop.

Exciting insights into the Mülheim harbor and a visit to the Raffelberg hydropower plant await you on this tour. Unfortunately, due to the spatial conditions, the tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs and those with mobility impairments.

Included in the fare: Boat trip, visit to the Raffelberg hydropower plant

Duration: 3 hours
Note: Boarding and disembarking only possible at the Stadtsteiger Ruhrpromenade!

Entry: 4:45 PM

Program:

Herbert Grönemeyer:
Suite (Arr. Alfred Kritzer)
Selected Songs

Sergei Rachmaninow:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C minor op. 18

Participants:

Anna Vinnitskaya, piano
Bochum Symphony
Herbert Grönemeyer, conductor


Photo Anna Vinnitskaya: (c) Marco Borggreve

Doors open about 1 hour before the concert starts

The concert is sold out. Remaining tickets, if available, can be purchased at the box office.

Do you dream of a place where secrets and wonders go hand in hand? A place where the impossible becomes possible? A place full of surprises? In the new and exclusive show SECRETS & WONDERS, FARID brings all of this together.

In this show and the unique location, secrets are revealed and wonders come to life. SECRETS & WONDERS is an invitation to discover your own truth with the power of magic and to recognize the secret behind your own abilities. Here, in this world, anything is possible.

FARID shows you that you can achieve anything if you just believe in yourself. Every illusion, every trick is like a key that helps you unlock the door to your own truth. FARID takes you to a world where the impossible suddenly seems possible, while the unexplained becomes an everyday occurrence.

Are you ready for a world full of secrets and wonders? Secure your tickets for SECRETS & WONDERS and experience a show that makes you believe that anything is possible – even the most incredible dreams can come true! You just have to take the step and believe in the magic.

An unforgettable best-of from FARID's 25 years of magic career.

Entrance: 7:00 PM

Like a fly in amber, utopias and hopes for a better life are encapsulated in many songs. Musical documents expressing people's striving for a more just society give courage and protect against forgetting. In our rock show, we want to sing against forgetting and falling silent with songs selected to be a celebration of human diversity. They provide strength and energy, fun, and remind us of three fundamental human abilities: empathy, kindness, and wit.

"Smiling is the most elegant way to show your opponents your teeth."
(Werner Finck)

We will be performing songs by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Alice Cooper, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cat Stevens, and Jimi Hendrix. Including German titles like "Kiss the Fascists Wherever You Meet Them," "Willy," "A Summer Just for Me," "Scream for Love," "They Don't Need a Leader," "Madelaine from Lüdenscheid," and "Crystal Night." And of course, classics like the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" or John Lennon's "Imagine."

Doors open at 5:00 PM