Manifesta purposely strives to keep its distance from what are often seen as the dominant centres of artistic production, instead seeking fresh and fertile terrain for the mapping of a new cultural topography.
Education, communities & education
Ferien Nebenan (Holidays next door)
Ferien Nebenan, 2026. Photo © Manifesta 16 Ruhr / Silviu Guiman.
During the summer break young people have the opportunity explore their creativity, learn new things, develop their own ideas and engage with local artists and collectives.
This programme is developed in collaboration with Kunstmuseum Bochum, Museum Folkwang in Essen and Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen and is free of charge.