Ex-rapper Kollegah inspires with a large art exhibition in Hamm!

Ex-rapper Kollegah inspires with a large art exhibition in Hamm!

On August 9, 2025, Felix Blume, better known to many as the ex-rapper Kollegah, came into the spotlight at the Hammer Galerie Mensing and opened his art exhibition entitled “Aufbruch”. The event, which was also a German premiere, attracted over 2,500 visitors, including numerous fans who came from various cities and even abroad. A special highlight was Nik König from Innsbruck, who arrived in Hamm two days in advance so as not to miss a moment of this unique presentation. wa.de reports that ...

The atmosphere during the event was relaxed, the queues to get in were patient and the mood was lively. Kollegah, who now performs as an artist, also celebrated his 41st birthday that day. During the live concert he was also able to interact directly with his fans. “Departure” is a particularly important stage of life for Blume, who describes himself as a hobby painter and has chosen the path to fine art – a “knighthood” in the figurative sense, as he put it. He compares this transformation to a footballer's rise to international fame. [nextg.tv adds that ...](https://www.nextg.tv/rap/vernissage-konzert-und-charity-in-hamm-kollegah- exhibition-2025-93847947.html)

Art and its purpose

The exhibition will be on display at Galerie Mensing for another two weeks before the works are shown in other German cities. The police and the public order office were satisfied with how the event went and had taken temporary measures to ensure that things ran smoothly, including a lowered speed limit. We can therefore look forward to seeing how Kollegah's works, which deal with important topics, will develop further in the coming weeks.

Also exciting is the fact that a portion of the proceeds from the auction of selected works of art will be donated to charity. The event was not only a platform for his creative expression, but also a step towards social responsibility. Works of art were already sold at the “Felix Blume Family & Friends Summer Festival”, and the proceeds of around 15,000 euros went to the organization “A Heart for Children”. wa.de also reports that ...

The response and outlook

The response to Kollegah's artistic transformation has been consistently positive. TV channels such as RTL have already reported extensively on the event and the developments in Blume's career. In addition to his artistic work, Kollegah also plans political engagements and provides insights into his financial situation. In parallel to this event, he is running a competition on Instagram, the prizes of which have a total value of 26,000 euros. [nextg.tv explains that ...](https://www.nextg.tv/rap/vernissage-konzert-und-charity-in-hamm-kollegah- exhibition-2025-93847947.html)

Kollegah's success story shows how multifaceted an artist can be and that you can continue to achieve great things even after a career change. His works could soon cause enthusiasm not only in Hamm, but also in many other cities in Germany, such as Cologne or Düsseldorf, which further increases the opportunities for interested art lovers. kunstbörsen.de lists, where further exhibitions will take place throughout Germany.