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  • 14 May 2025
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  • 29 April 2025
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    At a press conference organised in Essen, Germany on the 29th of April 2025, Manifesta 16 Ruhr’s director Hedwig Fijen …

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    As part of the pre-biennial research process Manifesta 16 Ruhr organised the interdisciplinary workshop This is not a church: future …

  • 12 February 2025
    Manifesta 16 Ruhr holds first Urban Vision Workshop
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    On February 5th, 2025, Manifesta 16 Ruhr held its first Urban Vision Workshop, marking a significant milestone on the path …

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    Manifesta 16 Ruhr, taking place in 2026 in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia, has selected the Catalan architect and urbanist Josep Bohigas …

  • 12 February 2024
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    We are thrilled to unveil the first job opportunities for key positions including Education Coordinator, Business Coordinator, and Production Coordinator. …

News, 12 February 2025

Manifesta 16 Ruhr holds first Urban Vision Workshop

On February 5th, 2025, Manifesta 16 Ruhr held its first Urban Vision Workshop, marking a significant milestone on the path towards the 2026 edition in the Ruhr Area. The workshop, led by First Creative Mediator Josep Bohigas and Manifesta Director Hedwig Fijen, brought together a diverse group of participants from cultural institutions, social and urban initiatives, as well as religious communities. The session offered an opportunity to reflect on the role Manifesta can play in the region’s complex social, cultural, and urban landscape.

The Urban Vision is a key part of the pre-biennial research process, which aims to examine the current and historical urban fabric of the Ruhr region. Drawing on Josep Bohigas’ previous work on urban change, particularly his efforts to promote social cohesion and innovative urban solutions in Barcelona, the workshop focused on how to create new connections within neighbourhoods in constant transformation.

Photos: Charlotte Ernst

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