Opening Day New Temporary Exhibition

Opening ticket for the exhibition Judit Reigl. Couleur Vivante

Admission for the opening day of the new special exhibition on 15 November 2026, 12 noon–6 pm.

Seventy years on from the first groundbreaking museum exhibition of abstract French and German painting in Germany, Lebendige Farbe – Couleur vivante, the Museum Reinhard Ernst is reviving the legendary 1957 show. Discover the powerful, life-affirming abstraction of the 1950s. In the spotlight: Judit Reigl, the only female artist featured in the historic exhibition.

Programme:

• 12.30–1.00 pm: Curator-led tours with Lea Schäfer and Caroline Marié (meeting point for all tours: in front of the Maki Forum)

• 1.15 pm: Women at the forefront of the art world. Talk between Naomi Beckwith, Artistic Director of documenta 16, and Dr Oliver Kornhoff at the Maki Forum. Welcome address: Timon Gremmels, Hessian Minister for Culture. The talk will be held in English. 

• 4.00–4.30 pm: Curator-led tours with Lea Schäfer and Caroline Marié

All day:

• Guides on demand in the exhibition galleries

• Family workshop Colourful Knots – Friendship Bracelet Workshop for Children in the Colour Lab

Your day ticket entitles you to admission to all exhibition rooms during the opening day on 15 November 2026.

Simply scan your ticket (printed or on your smartphone) at our entry gates.

 
Preparing for your visit

Please use the lockers and cloakroom for your coats and bags.

Fee: 10 €

Contact: lernenunderleben@museum-re.de

buy tickets