Art meets nature: Experience the fascinating art afternoon!

Art meets nature: Experience the fascinating art afternoon!

A special experience for art lovers will soon be offered in Mettingen and Hörstel. On Friday, August 8th, an art afternoon will take place there, which will provide exciting insights into the relationship between humans and nature. Loud presse-service.de The event begins at 1 p.m. in the Draiflessen Collection in Mettingen and offers a variety of exhibitions that address the topic of “human-nature relationships”.

In Mettingen, visitors can look forward to the exhibitions “ROOTED AND BRANCHED” in the Main Space, “A GARDEN FULL OF FLOWERS” in the study hall and “UNDER THE SURFACE” in the Forum. After these fascinating impressions, there is a coffee break before the journey continues to the DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst in Hörstel. Here, curator Sara Dietrich leads through the exhibition "BIOPHILIA. Of Plants and People", which offers further perspectives on human-nature relationships.

A picnic together and registration

A real highlight will be the shared picnic at the “sky table” in the monastery park, which creates a sociable atmosphere. Anyone who would like to take part must register by Sunday, July 27th. The participation fee is 30 euros, which includes a small refreshment at both locations. Those interested can register by phone at 05452/91683500 or by email at anmelde@draiflessen.com. There are only limited spaces available and transfers between the two locations are carried out using private cars, although carpooling is available.

More exciting events

Another event that might interest art enthusiasts is the lecture by Dr. Wilhelm Bauhus, which takes place on July 30th at the DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst. Under the title “Plants as Inventors, Bioinspiration between Art and Science,” Bauhus illuminates the synergistic relationship between biological inspiration and creative processes. muensterland.com reports that this lecture lasts from 6:00 p.m. to around 8:00 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

These events are in line with current efforts to place art education in the context of the climate crisis. The increasing importance of environmental education is also reflected in the reflections of Kristine Preuß, an art educator at the Sinclair-Haus Museum, who emphasizes the need for an emotional engagement with nature. Loud museumsbund.de It is crucial that art education also focuses on topics such as networking and interdisciplinary collaboration in order to open up new perspectives on the relationship between people and their environment.

These events in Mettingen and Hörstel not only present art at a high level, but also initiate an important social dialogue that seeks creative solutions to the challenges of climate change. This is a great opportunity to experience art and nature in a new way!