What moods does a certain light evoke? How do colours change feelings?
In this three-day workshop, children aged 10–14 immerse themselves in the fascinating world of light, colours and shapes. They will discover exciting light installations in the museum and experiment with LED lights, coloured foils and projections. Using movement, their own bodies and creative ideas, they will explore how light can reveal, intensify or transform feelings.

The workshop is sponsored by Kulturrucksack NRW and is therefore free of charge.

The workshop is fully booked.

In this workshop, organised in collaboration with the EINEARTHAUS e.V. initiative, children and young people aged 10 to 14 will explore the themes of freedom, solidarity and participation in a creative way.
Together, they will gather ideas and design large frames using paper-cutting techniques to give visual expression to their personal thoughts and perspectives. The resulting images, words and ideas will then be used to create an exhibition that showcases the perspectives of young people in the Lindenviertel creative quarter and brings them to life for the public.

The project is part of the “Kreativ.Quartiere Ruhr” programme. It is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and implemented by the Ruhr Regional Association.

Registration: christiane.hahn@lichtkunst-unna.de

Light art meets a summer evening: To mark the end of the summer holidays in this anniversary year, the museum is opening its doors until late in the evening and inviting visitors to enjoy a special experience combining world-class art with a relaxed get-together.
Visitors can thus view selections from the collection, as well as the current temporary exhibition “LIGHT DIALOGUES”, at their own pace.
James Turrell’s twilight installation “Skyspace”, whose lighting atmosphere changes constantly throughout the evening and makes the sky itself part of the artwork, can also be viewed from 8.15 pm.
The evening is accompanied by a small summer cocktail bar on the Platz der Kulturen.

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How does our perception change when analogue and digital art merge?

In this workshop, we invite tech-savvy individuals and art enthusiasts aged 18 and over to discover our temporary exhibition “Light Dialogs” in a unique way. The focus shifts to five works by Maurizio Nannucci, which are on display as part of the exhibition. Drawing on his poetic text-based works, we will explore the questions: What do we hear, feel, see, love and say – and what do we not? These reflections will serve as a starting point for our own creative exploration.
In the first part of the workshop, participants will create individual analogue designs on paper using a variety of materials. They will then learn about the possibilities of augmented reality (AR) and receive a practical introduction to the Canva and HoloLink programmes. Using their newly acquired knowledge, they will expand their own ideas and Nannucci’s works to include digital layers, thereby creating an exciting connection between art, creativity and new technology.

Please bring your own smartphone. The workshop is organised in cooperation with the Department of Culture & Continuing Education of Unna.

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To mark World Children’s Day, Unna town centre will be transformed into a colourful world of adventure for children and families. Alongside a big festival featuring plenty of hands-on activities, a varied flea market invites visitors to browse, play and explore.
The ZFIL will of course also be there with a creative stand and looks forward to welcoming visitors of all ages.

A BELLY FLOP INTO ART HISTORY
Ever since humans have existed, they have been making art – sometimes dazzling and colourful, sometimes dark and menacing. Museums and galleries are a huge pool of effervescent creativity.
Stand-up comedian and art historian Jakob Schwerdtfeger inspires art novices and experts alike with his unique perspective. What does Impressionism have to do with dog jumpers? Why does Cubism look like someone punched a mirror? And how did the Renaissance become the nerd among art eras?

From 6 p.m., excerpts from the collection and our current temporary exhibition will be open to the public.

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The Nights of Light Art have become a tradition in the Hellweg region; for the ninth time, the HELLWEG –ein LICHTWEG in the eastern Ruhr region network is offering a special program centered on light art. In addition to the 51 existing light art installations in public spaces—which illuminate the Hellweg from Ahlen to Fröndenberg and from Lippstadt to Unna—there will be an extensive lineup of events.

The complete program will be released in mid-September 2026.

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To mark St Nicholas’ Day, …. ZFIL invites you to a pleasant Family Sunday filled with light, creativity and discoveries.
You can explore the collection and the current exhibition LIGHT DIALOGUES at your own pace. Numerous hands-on stations, exciting puzzle booklets and open craft activities centred on the theme of light offer a wide variety of opportunities to explore, experiment and create.
A special Advent Sunday for the whole family – and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate 25 years of ZFIL with us.

Tickets available two weeks in advance.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the art world!
From the emergence of contemporary artistic approaches to questions of creativity and authorship.
In her lecture, Prof. Dr Renate Buschmann explores the diverse interactions between AI and contemporary art, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities arising from the use of AI.

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Light instead of paint, darkness instead of canvas: In the light graffiti workshop, you will discover a fascinating form of creative photography. After a visit to the museum, you can become active yourself and paint with light together with your group. Equipped with flashlights, LED lights, and other light sources, glowing images and lettering are created in the dark, which are captured with the help of a camera using long-exposure photography.
The workshop combines art, technology, and teamwork and is ideal for groups of friends, clubs, or colleagues who want to experience something special together. The photos created will then be provided to you digitally—a glowing reminder of a creative experience underground.

Duration: 3 hours, min. 3 – max. 20 people
Contact: christiane.hahn@lichtkunst-unna.de

We offer you an unforgettable civil or independent wedding ceremony ten metres below ground in the museum’s light-filled vaults.

We’d be happy to provide you with detailed advice and arrange a date that suits you.

Contact: meret.reimann@lichtkunst-unna.de