Author: Magdalena Hohlweg

  • All the birds are already here

    All the birds are already here

    The little birds sing in the forest Fancy a little walk in the woods? A little birdsong accompanies this landscape with a few hopping, fluttering, tripping and pecking bird species. And what else are they up to in their tiny natural paradise? I’d love to know that too. So it’s fun to watch the little…

  • Metamorphosis in the Kurpark – with site plan

    Metamorphosis in the Kurpark – with site plan

    Metamorphosis in the Bad Pyrmont spa gardens Stroll through the spa gardens, enjoy and come out relaxed and transformed. “Healthy and happy” is the name of the game here in Bad Pyrmont. That is the real metamorphosis. I experience it every day. If I’m looking for a little relaxation, I know that I can find…

  • Great art by small artists

    Great art by small artists

    New insect and bird species from the smallest finds in the school project Great art by small artists As an artist, I am free to choose my materials and my goals. Freedom in art is great! But it’s also a big task. First of all, there is a lot to try out. I can create…

  • Ancient date palm is alive!

    Ancient date palm is alive!

    Two scientists have achieved something incredible: They have awakened 2000-year-old date seeds from their slumber! The date pits were already 2000 years old! Despite this biblical age, date plants could actually be grown from them! Initially, they were able to grow a male date palm, which they named Methuselah. A few years later, they also…

  • Why genderize?

    Why genderize?

    Why genderize? Gendering? Really now? My Dear Colleagues* Does that have to be the case? Do we also have to use gender in art? For whom and for what is that supposed to be good? Gendering is annoying and complicated. On the other hand, we need renewal in many respects. Perhaps we can accept these…

  • I also brake for art!

    I also brake for art!

    …because art is on the street. In any case, I find the material for my works wherever I walk and stand. As soon as I slow down, I find new and interesting things everywhere. It’s simply good to take time now and again to notice the little things around us. Taking our eyes off the…

  • IS THIS ART? or CAN THIS GO?

    IS THIS ART? or CAN THIS GO?

    I have posted a little movie on YouTube about this all-important question In case of doubt for art? Do we need evidence for art? Maybe or maybe not How good that there are so few limits to art. Sometimes, however, this makes it all the more difficult to find your bearings. My suggestion: always keep…

  • Monumental and insignificant

    Monumental and insignificant

    Hundreds of miniatures made from banal waste scraps form a colorful flock of birds on woven strips of paper. A microcosm full of surprising personalities

  • Radio Active

    Radio Active

    Some time ago I was invited to be interviewed by the radio station “Radio Aktiv”. Thank you very much! It was great fun! The interview, which was edited by Mr. Joachim Stracke, can now be heard here. It’s about my work for the 300th anniversary of the city and the 300 personalities that I designed…

  • Nature!

    Nature!

    Nature! Exhibition in Bremen Producers Gallery Kunstmix in the Schnoor Quarter From 31.5. to 3.7.2020 Kolpingstraße 18, 28195 Bremen Thursday and Friday: 11.00 to 13.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 You can expect exciting positions in painting, installation, photography, drawing and collage Six artists explore the limits of nature. How much nature is allowed? How much…