Round 100 years ago, Theo van Doesburg (1883-1931) called for a new art form: reduced colors, geometric forms and the renunciation of an artistic signature were the guidelines of “Concrete Art”, which he officially brought to life with a manifesto. But what does Concrete Art mean today? What means do contemporary artists associated with this art movement use? And would they describe themselves as 'concrete'?

Female positions are still underrepresented in museums and galleries compared to their male colleagues. As part of the Hellweg Konkret III joint project, the Kunstmuseum Ahlen is therefore showing 20 outstanding international female artists with a connection to Concrete Art. The group exhibition thus opens up new spaces in several respects: firstly, by expanding the concept of Concrete Art; secondly, by exploring specific space-creating qualities in painting, drawing, sculpture, installations and textile art; and thirdly, by giving female artists a space for representation. The broad spectrum of artistic expression and the great wealth of colors, forms and materials make you want to discover more.

A cabinet exhibition with works by Inge Dick, Isa Genzken, Vera Molnár, Aurélie Nemours and many others provides insights into the Speth-Lage Collection, which was generously donated to the Kunstmuseum Ahlen in 2023.