On the occasion of Ingrid Wiener’s exhibition, author Carolin Würfel will read from her book “Ingrid Wiener and the Art of Liberation”, published in 2019. The biographical portrait documents the author’s encounter with the artist and chef Ingrid Wiener and offers insights into the eventful life of a fascinating personality.

“Take your child out of school; her appearance distracts students from learning!” It’s 1960s Vienna, and Ingrid Wiener’s parents follow the teacher’s advice. But an act of obedience turns into a story of rebellion: Ingrid joins a group of famous artists. After scandalous protests, she flees with the men to Berlin, where they establish the legendary “Exil”. Her kitchen soon attracts stars like David Bowie, Peter O’Toole, and Max Frisch. Who is this woman, for whom men made space in their midst, and who at the same time resolutely pursued her own path as an artist? Carolin Würfel revives the extraordinary atmosphere of that era and paints the portrait of an inspiring female figure. (Blurb)

Carolin Würfel, born in Leipzig in 1986, studied history and journalism in Berlin and Istanbul. She works as a freelance author and journalist, particularly for the weekly newspaper DIE ZEIT. In 2019, “Ingrid Wiener and the Art of Liberation” was published as the first of the author’s three books to date.

The talk following the reading, featuring Dirk Strehl (Auslese Bookstore) and Kathleen Rahn (Director of Marta Herford), invites reflection on Wiener’s multifaceted biography in connection with her complex artistic work. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and engage in conversation with the author.

Books can be purchased and signed at the Auslese Bookstore’s book table. The exhibition “Ingrid Wiener – Just Do It” can be viewed free of charge on the day of the event from 6 PM with a ticket for the reading.

Ticket
5 Euros, 3 Euros reduced
Limited number of participants
Tickets available in the online shop and at the museum box office
Note: As the event takes place in the exhibition space during opening hours, it can also be attended with a regular exhibition ticket. However, in this case, a seat is not guaranteed.

Location
Lippold Gallery

Marta Herford is the recipient of this year’s Tiemann Prize for contemporary painting. The prize, endowed with 50,000 Euros, enables the acquisition of three works by artist Kerstin Brätsch for the Marta collection. We cordially invite you and your friends to the festive award ceremony and a viewing of the site-specific installation in the Marta Café.

Within the curved Gehry architecture, a large-format wallpaper (“MƎTA Rorschach”, 2024) is combined with two stucco marmo works from the series “Fossil Psychic_for Christa (Stucco Marmo)”, 2020. These three works, acquired through the Tiemann Prize, are complemented by further paper works by the artist. The installation will be freely accessible in the Marta Café from November 15, 2025, for at least two years.

Program for the Award Ceremony

5:30–6:30 PM | Marta Café
Viewing of Kerstin Brätsch’s site-specific installation

6:30–7:15 PM | Marta Forum
Public award ceremony with celebratory speeches

Welcome: Kathleen Rahn, Director Marta Herford
Greeting: Dr. H. Jürgen Tiemann, Founder
Introduction to the Tiemann Foundation: Prof. Dr. Norbert Palz, Member of the Foundation Board and former President of the Berlin University of the Arts
Laudation: Moritz Wesseler, Jury Member and Director Fridericianum, Kassel
Short Artist Talk: Kerstin Brätsch (Artist) and Kathleen Rahn (Director Marta Herford)

7:15–8:00 PM | Museum Lobby
Networking and refreshments

Free admission

In 2025, Maestro Giora Feidman continues to dedicate himself powerfully and empathetically to a world without weapons and borders. The internationally renowned clarinetist and peace ambassador appeals on his current tour, “Revolution of Love,” for peaceful coexistence as well as for more love and harmony. In the approximately two-hour concert program, the audience will experience a firework of traditional klezmer as well as masterpieces of tango music and selected compositions from the current CDs, composed by Majid Montazer. During the unforgettable concert, the musicians take the audience on a journey into the world of spiritual and secular music.

This program continues Giora Feidman’s artistic work and goes far beyond the musical dimension. With “Revolution of Love,” Feidman pursues the goal of spreading not only tones, but also the transformative message of love. This revolution is intended to touch the listeners emotionally and initiate a journey full of hope and connection. Giora Feidman and his various ensembles, who will accompany him throughout the tour, are looking forward to these unique concerts and are firmly convinced that music is a powerful force that unites people and can bring about change – a true “Revolution of Love” through music.

Giora Feidman, the winner of several Classical Echo awards, uses his clarinet to communicate through music and share his message. His sound is changeable, passionate, and emotional, but also sensual and down-to-earth. The “King of Klezmer” and interpreter of the Oscar-winning film music of Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List” offers his listeners an extraordinary experience at his concerts. He was also heard in the German films “Beyond Silence” by Caroline Link and “Comedian Harmonists” (1997) by Joseph Vilsmaier.

Feidman has already been honored for his commitment to peace and his services to reconciliation between peoples. He received the International Bridge Prize for his contribution to international understanding in Europe and the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his efforts to promote reconciliation between Jews and Germans.

Tickets
are available online at www.ma-cc.com, at www.giorafeidman.com, at Eventim, Reservix and at all known ticket agencies.

Admission
from 7 p.m.