Manifesta16Ruhrtakesplacein12venuesacross4citiesintheRuhrArea
Bochum
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14 participants in Christ-KönigChrist-KönigBuilt in 1932The Christ-König Church (1932 by Franz Schneider) in Bochum is a reconstruction of a church originally built for a Franciscan monastery. Its simple design embodies the Franciscan ideal of poverty....Creative MediatorAnda Rottenberg & Krzysztof Kosciuczuk14 participants in Christ-KönigAlbe Hamiti, Aline Bouvy, Anka Sasnal, Bérénice Gaça Courtin, Christine Sun Kim, Cudelice Brazelton IV, Katarzyna Kozyra, Luc Tuymans, Mabe Bethônico, Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, Mehtap Baydu, Nicolas Grospierre, Niklas Goldbach, Wilhelm Sasnal![Gethsemane-Kirche Bochum_2025_c_Daniel Sadrowski-.jpg]()
5 participants in Gethsemane-KircheGethsemane-KircheBuilt between 1947–1950Bochum’s Gethsemane Church (1947–1950 by Otto Bartning) is a remarkable example of a Protestant Notkirche (emergency church). Emergency churches served as temporary places of worship set up quickly to provide...Creative MediatorAnda Rottenberg & Krzysztof Kosciuczuk5 participants in Gethsemane-KircheCassidy Toner, Marina Naprushkina, Mikołaj Sobczak, Mirosław Bałka, Zuza Golińska![09_St Anna Bochum © Claudia Dreyssee.jpg]()
5 participants in St. Anna BochumSt. Anna BochumBuilt in 1929This church building (1929 by Wilhelm Peter) is located right in the middle of Bochum’s Goldhamme district west of the city centre, which has been traditionally associated with the steel...Creative MediatorAnda Rottenberg & Krzysztof Kosciuczuk5 participants in St. Anna BochumEva Koťátková, Kateryna Lysovenko, Mykola Ridnyi, Pedro Cabrita Reis, Pınar Öğrenci![20250719_St_Ludgerus_Bochum_©_Anton_Vichrov--24.jpg]()
1 participant in St. LudgerusSt. LudgerusBuilt in 1966Nestled in the heart of Bochum-Langendreer, St. Ludgerus Church (1966 by Hans Joachim Lohmeyer) stands as a testament to postwar resilience and architectural innovation. Through its striking triangular shape, its...Creative MediatorJosep Bohigas1 participant in St. LudgerusCabosanroque
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Essen
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4 participants in MarkuskircheMarkuskircheBuilt between 1961–63Located in the residential district of Essen-Frohnhausen, the Markuskirche is a striking example of early 20th century sacred architecture. Reflecting the key principles of Reformed church design from that era,...Creative MediatorHenry Meyric Hughes & Michael Kurtz4 participants in MarkuskircheAugustas Serapinas, Lilli Lake, Pele Collective, Sara Bichão![02 St. Gertrud Kirche © Daniel Sadrowski.jpg]()
11 participants in St. GertrudSt. GertrudBuilt in 1877, rebuilt 1955Located near Essen’s commercial streets, the historic St. Gertrud Church (built in 1877 and reconstructed in 1955 by Emil Jung) stands in stark contrast to the surrounding bustle. St. Gertrud’s...Creative MediatorRené Block & Leonie Herweg11 participants in St. GertrudAmanda Ziemele, Ayşe Erkmen, Coumba Samba, Donja Nasseri, Halil Altındere, Mona Hatoum, Nasan Tur, Navid Nuur, Olaf Metzel, Pravdoliub Ivanov, Šejla Kamerić![St. Marienkirche Essen_2026_c_Daniel Sadrowski-1018.jpg]()
9 participants in St. MarienSt. MarienBuilt in 1963In the far north of Essen the former St. Marien Church forms a striking landmark in the cityscape. Built between 1961 and 1963 by architect Hans Schilling it is an...Creative MediatorRené Block & Leonie Herweg9 participants in St. MarienAlicja Kwade, Annika Kahrs, Evita Vasiljeva, Jarosław Kozłowski, Jason Dodge, Katharina Fritsch, Mira M. Yang, SUPERFLEX, William Engelen
Gelsenkirchen
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10 participants in St. AnnaSt. AnnaBuilt in 1908, rebuilt 1970The St. Anna Church in Gelsenkirchen Schalke-Nord is an impressive example of how a sacred space can be transformed into a lively centre for community and inclusion. Originally consecrated in...Creative MediatorGürsoy Doğtaş10 participants in St. AnnaCana Bilir-Meier, Cihangir Gümüştürkmen, Emre Abut, Gašper Kunšič, Hanefi Yeter, Jannis Psychopedis, Mesut-Sabuha Salaam, Ming Wong, Philipp Gufler, İhsan Ece![20250719_St_Bonifatius_Gelsenkirchen_©_Anton_Vichrov-.jpg]()
14 participants in St. BonifatiusSt. BonifatiusBuilt in 1963Among the church buildings in Gelsenkirchen, St. Bonifatius (1963 by Ernst von Rudloff) stands out as a compelling example of how former houses of worship can be creatively repurposed. Originally...Creative MediatorGürsoy Doğtaş14 participants in St. BonifatiusAkbar Behkalam, Begzada Alatović, Bureau Baubotanik, Füruzan , Judith Hopf, Justin Lieberman, Merve Kaplan, Metin Talayman, Mihály Moldvay, Rıza Topal, Vlassis Caniaris, Yıldız Tüzün, Özlem Altın, İsmail Çoban![20250709_MANIFESTA16_UrbanVisionPresentation_©_Anton_Vichrov-6-2.jpg]()
3 participants in St. JosefSt. JosefBuilt between 1894–1896Among the venues of Manifesta 16, St. Josef (1894–1896 by Lambert von Fisenne, 1912 sacristy construction by Josef Franke) holds a unique position: unlike the selected modernist buildings, it features...Creative MediatorJosep Bohigas3 participants in St. JosefCurro Claret, Dúo Barber-Palacios, Penique Productions![b_0023_Manifesta_Ruhr_Spielstaetten_DR28763.jpg]()
21 participants in ThomaskircheThomaskircheBuilt in 1965Though modest in scale, Thomaskirche (1965 by Fred Janowski and Albrecht Wittig) stands out with its remarkable crystalline form, a bold expression of modernity in the mid-1960s that continues to...Creative MediatorGürsoy Doğtaş21 participants in ThomaskircheAbuzer Güler, Asimina Paradissa, Atiye Altül, Ayzit Bostan, Azade Köker, Bettina Allamoda, Dennis Siering, Fatma Ceylan, Gülbin Ünlü, Hava Güleç, Judith Raum, Julia Logothetis, Mehmet Aksoy, Mehmet Güler, Muhlis Kenter, Nejla Gür, Nesrin Tanç, Nil Yalter, Serpil Yeter, Weberei Kai, Yıldırım Denizli
TheUrbanVisionexploresthecurrentandhistoricalsocialfabricoftheRuhrArea.Thisresearchwasessentialtodevelopingtheconceptualframeworkandtheeventualselectionofvenues.