At the end of the 25th art fair at the Frauenmuseum Bonn in 2015, I was able to accept the audience award. With seventy-nine other very interesting applicants, 1st place is an award that makes me proud.

The atmosphere at the weekend was simply fantastic. Not only were the talks with such diverse contemporary artists once again very inspiring, but the really numerous visitors were interested and open to new things.

I only have negative memories of a subsequent discussion on the Internet. One comment in particular expressed serious doubts about the meaning and purpose of a women’s museum.

– After all, men would also have a hard time –

Today, we see every day how, despite all efforts, rights and equality between women and men are once again being curtailed worldwide – in an intolerable way.

Art history has not only been cut short by many high-ranking female artists in the distant past. But right now, we women should insist on raising our voices, showing our art, expressing our opinions and drawing attention to unequal treatment. As long as women cannot move around safely anywhere in the world at any time of day or night, a women’s museum is absolutely urgent.

Standing up for our rights as women is unfortunately once again crucial for a secure future for all people and our entire planet.