Enjoy the Ehrenhof and capture it with your brush! This time, the workshop will take place outside. We observe the hustle and bustle, the Kunstpalast’s architecture, and the shapes and colours surrounding us. How do we sketch the scenery? Outdoor painting demands fast decisions but also offers a broad variety of details and inspiring moments. You will learn methods and techniques to capture your impressions.

Beginner or advanced, everyone is welcome!

Artist-quality materials are provided. You may bring your own easel, folding stool or another seating possibility for outside.

Please note: this event will be held in German

The world of art is an enormous enrichment. At the same time, many people feel overwhelmed and intimidated by it. That ends now! Jakob Schwerdtfeger inspires with his very own perspective: What does Impressionism have to do with dog sweaters? Why does Cubism look like someone punched a mirror? And how did the Renaissance become the teacher’s pet among art epochs?
In his reading show, the stand-up comedian and art historian brings together countless masterpieces, insider tips, anecdotes, and art scandals, offering a contemporary and refreshing look at art history. This unique mix of entertainment and knowledge allows us to experience art in a completely new way. Schwerdtfeger digs up fun facts and explores why the Mona Lisa ended up in a pizza commercial and how one artist managed to trick Google Maps. This book makes you excited about art.

Jakob Schwerdtfeger (born in 1988) is an art historian and stand-up comedian. After studying art history, he worked for several years in art education at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt. Since 2012, he has been performing on stage, combining art expertise with entertainment – innovative, insightful, and funny.

Das ernsthafte Bemühen um Albernheit
Wiederholung aufgrund des großen Erfolgs

Zwei Humor-Arbeiter lesen ihre Lieblings-Satiren und plaudern

Der eine gehört zu den beliebtesten Kinostars, der andere hat seinen erfolgreichsten Film geschrieben: „Extrawurst“. Und beide haben noch mehr Gemeinsamkeiten: Sie lieben feine Satire, den schnellen Rollenwechsel und Loriot. An diesem exklusiven Abend plaudern sie nicht nur über ihre Leidenschaft für intelligenten Humor – sie geben dem Publikum auch jede Menge Kostproben der satirischen Schreibkultur: Seien es Sketche eines gewissen Vicco von Bülow oder ein Entschuldigungsschreiben, das Herbst als Schüler an seinen Religionslehrer verfasste; seien es sarkastische Texte aus Netenjakobs Feder oder Live-Auszüge von Herbsts Lieblings-Hörbüchern; seien es Netenjakobs verrückteste Tour-Erlebnisse oder Herbsts Lieblingssprüche aus der Kult-Serie „Stromberg“. Wenn sich der erfolgreichste Hörbuchsprecher Deutschlands (Herbst) mit einem „begnadeten Parodisten“ (Kölner Rundschau über Netenjakob) an die Mikrofone begibt, dann ist eine Vielfalt an Stimmen und Humorfarben zu erwarten, die in dieser Kombination mit Sicherheit einzigartig ist.

„Feuerwerk des gekonnten Humors – gnadenlos bissig und gut“ (Aachener Zeitung)

Veranstalter: Kunstpalast, Robert-Schumann-Saal, in Kooperation mit dem Kom(m)ödchen Düsseldorf

Informationen zum Ticketkauf und Wahl-Abo mit bis zu 20 % Rabatt

Mit „Gratitude“ präsentiert Gentleman 2026 sein bisher persönlichstes Album: entstanden ohne Druck, getragen von neuer Freiheit, Dankbarkeit und dem bewussten Blick auf die Vergänglichkeit. Musikalisch kehrt er zu seinen Reggae-Wurzeln zurück und verbindet sie mit internationalen Features u. a. von Capleton, Collie Buddz, Nico Santos und Michael Patrick Kelly. Das Album ist ein ehrliches Statement über das Leben im Moment, über Zusammenhalt und die Kraft kleiner Dinge – gemacht aus purer Leidenschaft statt Erwartungen.

Gemeinsam mit dem TAKEOVER! Ensemble um den vielseitigen klassischen Geiger und Arrangeur MIKI aka Mikhail Kekenj stellt Gentleman das Album im Rahmen eines exklusiven Release-Konzerts vor.

Tickets gibt es nur über den GENTLEMAN-Webshop mit dem Album im Bundle.

Veranstalter: All Artists Agency GmbH

This workshop will be held in German.

Think about your childhood. How do you picture it? Is it playful, full of laughter or serious? The depiction of children in art history changed over the centuries: Since the Middle Ages they were shown like small adults. Today, however, childhood is distinct stage of characterized by experimentation, play, social interaction, and the emotions that go along with them. The art works bear witness to the societal change. Reflect on your own experiences as well and capture them in your drawings.
Beginner or advanced – everyone is welcome to join!

The Colourful Magic of Expressionism


Please note: This tour will be held in German.

Bright colours, distorted forms, emotional expressiveness, and the wish to capture the own perception of reality: These characterize many expressionists artworks. Numerous artists associated with this movement formed groups like “The Blue Rider” or “The Bridge”. Learn more about their approaches, stories, and the art movement. Explore the colourful world of the Kunstpalast.

In addition to the art-historical background, this special series focuses on mutual exchange and personal impressions. Sometimes all it takes is an artwork to start a conversation or bring back memories. Our experienced art educators guide you through works of art or artists in dialogue with the group.

After the tour, we cordially invite you to continue the conversation in a cozy atmosphere over coffee and cake.

The price includes a slice of cake aThe price includes a slice of cake and a coffee, cappuccino, tea or soft drink of your choice. nd a coffee, cappuccino, tea or soft drink of your choice.

This format is aimed at people who would like to enrich their everyday lives through new encounters and who are interested in art. No prior knowledge is required.

In 1926, Düsseldorf became the venue for the exhibition on healthcare, social welfare and physical exercise –“GeSoLei“ for short , the largest exposition of the Weimar Republic. In the wake of the First World War, the event promoted the ideal of a “new, capable human being”. Topics such as medicine, sport, social welfare, hygiene, nutrition and physical culture were the focus, complemented by a wide-ranging cultural and entertainment program.  

Dank des Engagements der ERGO erhalten alle Besucherinnen und Besucher am 9.5.2026 freien Eintritt in die Ausstellung „Monet – Cézanne – Matisse. The Scharf Collection“.

Der ERGO Tag verbindet kulturelles Engagement mit einer besonderen historischen Beziehung zur ausgestellten Sammlung: Die Wurzeln der Scharf Collection reichen zurück zu Otto Gerstenberg (1848-1935), der 1873 in die damalige Victoria Versicherung in Berlin eintrat. 1888 wurde er zum Vorstand der Gesellschaft ernannt, 1901 erhielt er den Titel Generaldirektor. Aus der Victoria Versicherung ging später die ERGO hervor.
Die private Sammlung wird heute in vierter Generation fortgeführt. So besteht zwischen dem Sponsor der Ausstellung und der präsentierten Sammlung eine außergewöhnliche Verbindung.

Architecture and art at the Ehrenhof

Please note: This tour will be held in German.

Exactly a hundred years ago, on May 8th 1926, opened the “Große Ausstellung für Gesundheitspflege, soziale Fürsorge und Leibesübungen” in short GeSoLei. The Ehrenhof building complex, comprising of Tonhalle, Rheinterrasse, and Kunstpalast, was constructed especially for this exhibition. What happened since, what stayed, and what changed? Learn more about the past of this place and how the art came to be in the museum. Experience a part of Düsselsdorf’s architectural history and share your stories and memories as well.

In addition to the art-historical and architectural background, this special series focuses on mutual exchange and personal impressions. Sometimes all it takes is a building to start a conversation or bring back memories. Our experienced art educators guide you through the Ehrenhof’s history and works of art or artists in dialogue with the group. After the tour, we cordially invite you to continue the conversation in a cozy atmosphere over coffee and cake.

After the tour, we cordially invite you to continue the conversation in a cozy atmosphere over coffee and cake.

The price includes a slice of cake and a coffee, cappuccino, tea or soft drink of your choice.

This format is aimed at people who would like to enrich their everyday lives through new encounters and who are interested in art. No prior knowledge is required.