Jena, May 20, 2026. The Kunstsammlung Jena invites you to a special scenic reading next Friday as part of the current exhibition by action artist Jonathan Meese. Visitors can expect a theatrical and humorous approach to the work of the controversial contemporary artist.
- What: Scenic reading “The Meese Principle: for all those who see watercolors even in the dark” by Oliver Kluck
- When: Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Where: Kunstsammlung Jena
- Participants: Luana Velis and Annemarie Hörold
- Special feature: The exhibition remains open to visitors during the evening.
Humorous Approach to the “Meese Phenomenon”
The two actresses Luana Velis and Annemarie Hörold will bring the spoken word piece by playwright Oliver Kluck to the stage this evening. The work engages with Meese’s artistic approach in an unconventional way. Instead of a classic reading, the audience can expect a performative presentation that makes Meese’s sometimes radical art concepts tangible with significant scenic energy.
Interested parties can also use the evening to view the artworks directly on-site, as the Kunstsammlung is keeping its doors open during the evening hours for the event.
Background: Jonathan Meese and the Kunstsammlung Jena
The Kunstsammlung Jena at the historic Marktplatz regularly presents significant positions in contemporary art. With Jonathan Meese, it dedicates an exhibition to one of the most well-known and controversial German contemporary artists. Meese, who combines painting, sculpture, installation, and performance, consistently propagates the “dictatorship of art” in his works. The author of the spoken word piece, Oliver Kluck, is also well-known in the theater scene for his sharp-tongued and socially critical texts and has received several awards for his work.
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Scenic reading for the Jonathan Meese exhibition
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