Manifesta16Ruhrtakesplacein13venuesacross4citiesintheRuhrArea
Bochum
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15 participants in Christ-KönigChrist-KönigBuilt in 1932Christ-König (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. After its...Creative MediatorAnda Rottenberg & Krzysztof Kosciuczuk15 participants in Christ-KönigAlbe Hamiti, Aline Bouvy, Anka Sasnal, Bérénice Gaça Courtin, Cudelice Brazelton IV, Eva Koťátková, Katarzyna Kozyra, Luc Tuymans, Mabe Bethônico, Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, Mehtap Baydu, Mirosław Bałka, Nicolas Grospierre, Niklas Goldbach, Wilhelm Sasnal![Gethsemane-Kirche Bochum_2025_c_Daniel Sadrowski-.jpg]()
8 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 Kosciuczuk8 participants in Gethsemane-KircheCassidy Toner, Julia Nitschke, Marina Naprushkina, Mehtap Baydu, Miedya Mahmod, Mikołaj Sobczak, Mirosław Bałka, Zuza Golińska![09_St Anna Bochum © Claudia Dreyssee.jpg]()
6 participants in St. AnnaSt. AnnaBuilt in 1929This church building, designed by Wilhelm Peter in 1929, is located in the heart of Bochum’s Goldhamme district, to the west of the city centre. This area has traditionally been...Creative MediatorAnda Rottenberg & Krzysztof Kosciuczuk6 participants in St. AnnaKateryna Lysovenko, Marion Stokes, Mykola Ridnyi, Pedro Cabrita Reis, Pınar Öğrenci, Wilhelm Sasnal![20250719_St_Ludgerus_Bochum_©_Anton_Vichrov--24.jpg]()
2 participants 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 Bohigas2 participants in St. LudgerusCaboSanRoque, Curro Claret
Essen
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4 participants in MarkuskircheMarkuskircheBuilt between 1961–63Located in the residential district of Essen-Frohnhausen, Markuskirche is a striking example of early 20th century sacred architecture. Reflecting the key principles of Reformed church design from that era, it...Creative MediatorHenry Meyric Hughes & Michael Kurtz4 participants in MarkuskircheAugustas Serapinas, Lilli Lake, PELE, Sara Bichão![02 St. Gertrud Kirche © Daniel Sadrowski.jpg]()
10 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 Herweg10 participants in St. GertrudAyşe Erkmen, Donja Nasseri, Halil Altındere, Jarosław Kozłowski, Mona Hatoum, Nasan Tur, Navid Nuur, Olaf Metzel, Pravdoliub Ivanov, Šejla Kamerić![St. Marienkirche Essen_2026_c_Daniel Sadrowski-1018.jpg]()
10 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 Herweg10 participants in St. MarienAlicja Kwade, Amanda Ziemele, Annika Kahrs, Evita Vasiljeva, Jarosław Kozłowski, Jason Dodge, Katharina Fritsch, Mira M. Yang, SUPERFLEX, William Engelen
Gelsenkirchen
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12 participants in St. Anna – Hatay Engin Music HallSt. Anna – Hatay Engin Music HallBuilt in 1908, rebuilt 1970St. Anna 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 1908, the...Creative MediatorGürsoy Doğtaş12 participants in St. Anna – Hatay Engin Music HallCana Bilir-Meier, Cihangir Gümüştürkmen, Constructlab, Emre Abut, Gašper Kunšič, Hanefi Yeter, Jannis Psychopedis, Mesut-Sabuha Salaam, Ming Wong, Nejla Gür, Philipp Gufler, İhsan Ece![20250719_St_Bonifatius_Gelsenkirchen__Anton_Vichrov-1147.jpg]()
St. Bonifatius – Ferdane Satır Tea GardenSt. Bonifatius – Ferdane Satır Tea GardenBuilt in 1963Among the church buildings in Gelsenkirchen, St. Bonifatius stands out as a compelling example of how former houses of worship can be creatively repurposed. The post-war church from the 1960s...Creative MediatorGürsoy Doğtaş![20250719_St_Bonifatius_Gelsenkirchen_©_Anton_Vichrov-.jpg]()
24 participants in St. Bonifatius – Ferdane Satır Tea GardenSt. Bonifatius – Ferdane Satır Tea GardenBuilt 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 Doğtaş24 participants in St. Bonifatius – Ferdane Satır Tea GardenAbuzer Güler, Akbar Behkalam, Atiye Altül, Begzada Alatović, Bureau Baubotanik, Füruzan , Hanefi Yeter, Jannis Psychopedis, Judith Hopf, Julia Logothetis, Justin Lieberman, Mehmet Aksoy, Merve Kaplan, Metin Talayman, Mihály Moldvay, Nejla Gür, Nil Yalter, Rıza Topal, Vlassis Caniaris, Yıldırım Denizli, Yıldız Tüzün, Özlem Altın, İhsan Ece, İsmail Çoban![St-Josef-Gelsenkirchen-Foto-Silviu-Guiman-1.JPG]()
4 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 Bohigas4 participants in St. JosefCurro Claret, Dúo Barber-Palacios, Havîn Al-Sîndy, Penique Productions![b_0023_Manifesta_Ruhr_Spielstaetten_DR28763.jpg]()
21 participants in Thomaskirche – Hava Güleç Living RoomThomaskirche – Hava Güleç Living RoomBuilt 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 Thomaskirche – Hava Güleç Living RoomAbuzer Güler, Asimina Paradissa, Atiye Altül, Ayzit Bostan, Azade Köker, Bettina Allamoda, Dennis Siering, Fatma Ceylan, Gülbin Ünlü, Hanefi Yeter, Hava Güleç, Judith Raum, Julia Logothetis, Mehmet Aksoy, Mehmet Güler, Muhlis Kenter, Nejla Gür, Nesrin Tanç, Serpil Yeter, Weberei Kai, Yıldırım Denizli
TheUrbanVisionexploresthecurrentandhistoricalsocialfabricoftheRuhrArea.Thisresearchwasessentialtodevelopingtheconceptualframeworkandtheeventualselectionofvenues.