The Kunsthaus Meyenburg in Nordhausen will open a unique special exhibition on Saturday, September 27, at 7 p.m., with Mayor Alexandra Rieger presiding over the opening ceremony. The exhibition, aptly titled "Art Sees Red," literally showcases the color red as its central theme through an impressive collection of 100 artworks.
The exhibition presents works spanning 120 years of art history, with red serving as the common thread that runs through all pieces. Visitors will see both famous and lesser-known works from major representatives of Classical Modernism, including pieces by Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, Joan Miró, and Pablo Picasso. The collection also features contemporary artists such as Horst Janssen, Gerd Mackensen, and Harry Meyer, as well as works by the most significant representative of Pop Art, Andy Warhol, among many others.
Most of the loaned artworks come from the collection of Galerie Sundermann in Würzburg, supplemented by pieces from the city's municipal art collections. According to Susanne Hinsching, director of the municipal museums and curator of the exhibition, the display demonstrates that red is not only one of the oldest colors in art with a particularly broad color spectrum, but also carries very different meanings.
"Red can symbolize strength, fire, or passion, but it can also represent danger, as red is particularly present and intense in human perception," Hinsching explained. The special exhibition "Art Sees Red" will run at Kunsthaus Meyenburg from September 28 through January 4, 2026, and will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The opening ceremony will offer visitors the chance to experience the color red in various ways, including a performance by Spanish dancer Irene López Ros with her flamenco dancing. Even those who cannot attend the indoor event will get to "see red" – the Kunsthaus Meyenburg building will be illuminated in red light from the outside starting at 8 p.m., creating a spectacular visual experience for passersby and inviting everyone to immerse themselves in this red art experience.
