Kids’ Factory | Cybernetics and Art

In the exhibition “Nicole Eisenman. What Happened,” we engage with the giant figures in the artist’s “Procession” (2019) sculpture group. All of her figures tell their own story. We will explore them together and talk about what they trigger in us. And then we take it a step further. What if the artworks could come to life?

In the Factory room we will create our own three-dimensional figures. Then we will experiment with simple robotic elements by placing our figures on motor-driven devices. By means of an application they can be put into moving emotional states. How can emotions be represented in motion? Can figures be made to speak through movement alone?

The workshop will be run by art historian and educator Ricarda Wolf. In addition to her freelance work, she is employed as a research assistant at the Museum Education Center. Her focus is on modern and contemporary art with a special interest in text-image connections, and American art that engages with social and political discourses. Ricarda Wolf studied art history and business administration Tübingen, Munich and Venice.

ABOUT THE KIDS’ FACTORY

The Kids’ Factory is an offer for you kids. Every Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. you can get creative there according to your mood. Changing techniques and themes entice you to take part in varied and age-appropriate artistic activities. Whether drawing, painting, using different printing techniques or dancing, whether analog, digital or hybrid—we will take you into the world of colors and shapes and appeal to your imagination and creative spirit. Please bring your parents along to accompany you. You can join in at any time.

MORE FACTORY

You’ll find many more programs for children and families at the museum, as well as fun creative projects to do at home, in our digital creative lab: Factory.