When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from August 1 to September 27, 2026. The recorded date here is August 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

How much does admission cost?

Admission is free. A donation box is available at the exit.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

At Museum Kaiserswerth, Fliednerstraße 32, 40489 Düsseldorf.

Is the museum accessible?

No, the entrance is accessible via several steps and is therefore not barrier-free.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, on September 6, 2026, at 12 PM with Dr. Barbara Grotkamp-Schepers and at the finissage on September 27, 2026, at 3 PM with Patrizia Casagranda. Registration is required for both dates.

How do I get there by public transport?

The nearest stop is Klemensplatz. From there, it is about 250 meters on foot to the museum.

Patrizia Casagranda Shows Strong Portraits Full of Color, Material, and Heart

Name: Patrizia Casagranda: Touch My Heart
Start: 2026-08-22T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-22T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Museum Kaiserswerth

Patrizia Casagranda at Museum Kaiserswerth: When Portraits Become Touch

At the Museum Kaiserswerth, the exhibition Touch My Heart encounters a place that uniquely combines historical depth and contemporary art. The Krefeld artist Patrizia Casagranda presents works that blend collage, painting, urban art, and typography – images that appear as compelling portraits from a distance but break down into material, grid, and brushstroke upon closer inspection.

Images of Women Between Dignity, Strength, and Pop Culture

Casagranda is known for her portraits of women that intertwine iconic references with contemporary imagery. Vermeer, van Gogh, or Leonardo da Vinci are not cited to appear museum-like, but to question the canon anew. The artist shifts classic image motifs into a contemporary image politics, where female presence, self-assertion, and visibility take center stage.

Material, Grid, Surface: Proximity Changes Everything

Characteristic is her technique referred to by her as Sculptural Dot Painting. Gridded dots, pasty brush strokes, and reused image carriers create a relief-like surface with a strong haptic effect. Approaching the works, one experiences not a smooth reproduction, but a multi-layered observation of the artwork: color becomes material, portrait becomes structure, surface becomes narrative.

An Artist with International Appeal

Patrizia Casagranda, born in 1979 in Stuttgart and now living and working in Krefeld, has confidently moved within the international art context for years. Her path leads through fair and exhibition formats to the Venice Biennale, to which she has been invited multiple times. This points to a position that has found a distinctive language between urban art, contemporary portrait painting, and cultural education.

The Museum as a Resonance Space

The Museum Kaiserswerth complements this exhibition with its own historical atmosphere. The place is small, concentrated, and accessible, which intensifies the encounter with the works. The exhibition unfolds not only art-historical references but also a strong exhibition atmosphere: an art experience that goes beyond seeing and remains memorable.

Conclusion

Touch My Heart promises an exhibition full of color energy, material depth, and art-historical references. Those who appreciate portrait art, contemporary painting, and urban image strategies will find a rewarding exhibition visit with cultural radiance. Definitely experience it live.