Please note: This tour will be held in German!

We invite you and your babies to join us for a guided tour of the exhibition. Together, we will explore works spanning four decades of Niki de Saint Phalle’s (1930–2002) career. The French-American artist made her mark in a male-dominated art scene. Her work also explored themes such as power, anger and self-determination. This is also reflected in her depictions of strong women as large, colourful Nana sculptures. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to chat and get to know one another over a drink.

Supported by the Friends of the Kunstpalast.

Please note: your baby does not need a ticket.

Please note this tour will be held in german.

When the doors of the Kunstpalast are closed and the exhibition halls are dark, a whole new perspective on Niki de Saint Phalle’s art emerges. In the light of flashlights, the shapes, surfaces, and details of her works stand out in a particularly striking way.

Together, we’ll explore the exhibition outside of regular opening hours and encounter the famous ‘Shooting Pictures’, colorful ‘Nanas’ and monumental sculptures in an extraordinary atmosphere. Using flashlights—either ones we borrow or bring ourselves—we’ll view the art from unusual perspectives and let the works speak to us through the interplay of light and shadow.

Please note that this tour will be held in German.

When the lights go out at the Kunstpalast, our journey of discovery through the world of Niki de Saint Phalle begins. Equipped with flashlights, you’ll set out with your adult chaperones in search of fascinating shapes, hidden details, shimmering surfaces, and surprising stories.

Outside of regular opening hours, we’ll explore the exhibition together and encounter giant figures, imaginative sculptures, and extraordinary works of art. By the light of our flashlights, there’s plenty to discover—and the art reveals a whole new side of itself.


You can bring your own flashlights or borrow them on site.

Elle voulait être libre et s’est forgé un pouvoir et une influence au sein d’un milieu artistique dominé par les hommes : l’artiste Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002). Son œuvre met particulièrement l’accent sur les femmes fortes et l’autodétermination, y compris sur son propre corps. De ses « tableaux-tir » aux grandes « Nanas » colorées, l’exposition retrace plus de quatre décennies de création de cette artiste franco-américaine. Découvrez son œuvre aux multiples facettes, qui aborde de nombreux thèmes, de la colère à la joie de vivre, et qui ne cesse de gagner en actualité.

She wanted to be free and carved out a place for herself, gaining power and influence in a male-dominated art scene: the artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002). Her work places a particular focus on strong women and self-determination, including over one’s own body. From her ‘shooting paintings’ to the large, colourful Nanas, the exhibition explores four decades of the Franco-American artist’s work. Find out more about her ambivalent body of work, which addresses a wide range of topics– from anger to zest for life – and is becoming increasingly relevant.

Please note: This program will be held in German!

On this guided tour, we’ll explore the art of Niki de Saint Phalle. She was a renowned artist who forged her own path. Through her art, she championed freedom, self-determination and women’s rights.
In the exhibition, we’ll see colourful figures, large sculptures and unusual works of art. Together, we’ll discuss what we discover and share our thoughts and impressions.
After the tour, we’ll get creative ourselves. In the Palaststudio, we’ll experiment with materials and techniques and create our own pieces. We’ll chat over a glass of tea.
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Meeting Point Museum is once a month.
Refugees and immigrants are very welcome. For them admission is free.
We are looking forward seeing you!

Please Note: This tour will be given in German!

We cordially invite all interested teachers to the introduction of Niki de Saint Phalle. Dream Machine. Together, we will visit the exhibition and then present the programme for secondary schools. During the guided tour, you will gain insights into works spanning four decades of Niki de Saint Phalle’s (1930–2002) career. The French-American artist made her mark in a male-dominated art scene. In her work, she also explored themes such as power, anger and self-determination – from her ‘shooting pictures’, through habitable sculptures lined with mosaics, to the large, powerful-looking Nana sculptures. She translated emotions into art, reframed her female figures as strong and self-assured – in contrast to societal norms – and created entire fantasy worlds.

Please note: Due to limited space, registration is only open to teachers currently in service. Please bring the confirmation of registration to the event.

Please Note: This tour will be held in German!

We cordially invite all interested educators and primary school teachers to the introduction of Niki de Saint Phalle. Dream Machine. Together, we will visit the exhibition and then present the programme for nurseries and primary schools. During the guided tour, you will gain insights into works spanning four decades of Niki de Saint Phalle’s (1930–2002) career. The French-American artist made her mark in a male-dominated art scene. In her work, she also explored themes such as power, anger and self-determination – from her ‘shooting pictures’, through habitable sculptures lined with mosaics, to the large, powerful-looking Nana sculptures. She translated emotions into art, reframed her female figures as strong and self-assured – in contrast to societal norms – and created entire fantasy worlds.



Please note: Due to limited places, registration is reserved for teachers and nursery staff currently in post. Please bring your registration confirmation with you to the event.

She wanted to be free and carved out a place for herself, gaining power and influence in a male-dominated art scene: the artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002). Her work places a particular focus on strong women and self-determination, including over one’s own body. From her ‘shooting paintings’ to the large, colourful Nanas, the exhibition explores four decades of the Franco-American artist’s work. Find out more about her ambivalent body of work, which addresses a wide range of topics– from anger to zest for life – and is becoming increasingly relevant.

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Please note: This tour will be held in German.

Free, self-assured and strong: this is the impression conveyed by the often brightly coloured sculptures of the artist Niki de Saint Phalle. The exhibition showcases works spanning four decades of the Franco-American artist’s career. In each of the artworks, we can find an emotionthat both adults and children recognise: together, as we explore the exhibition, we seek out and discover a wide variety of feelings, such as having fun, being brave and dreaming.

Please note: This tour will be held in German.

She wanted to be free and carved out a place for herself, gaining power and influence in a male-dominated art scene: the artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002). Her work places a particular focus on strong women and self-determination, including over one’s own body. From her ‘shooting paintings’ to the large, colourful ‘Nanas’, the exhibition explores four decades of the Franco-American artist’s work. Find out more about her ambivalent body of work, which addresses a wide range of topics– from anger to zest for life – and is becoming increasingly relevant.