Name: Hartmut Kiewert – ZUsammenKUNFT DER SPEZIES
Start: 2026-09-15T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-08T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Mannheimer Kunstverein e.V.

An exhibition about compassion, perspective, and coexistence

In the Mannheim Art Association, Hartmut Kiewert opens with ZUsammenKUNFT DER SPEZIES an exhibition that understands figurative painting as a space for thought. The images invite a new examination of the relationship between humans and animals and encourage the viewer to slow down their perception. The presentation runs from September 6 to November 8, 2026; the event date on September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM marks an early moment in this exhibition phase. ([mannheimer-kunstverein.de](https://mannheimer-kunstverein.de/ausstellungen_v1/?utm_source=openai))

Hartmut Kiewert: Painting as an ethical visual language

Hartmut Kiewert, born in 1980 in Koblenz, studied painting and graphics at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle and graduated with honors in 2010. Since 2008, he has been consistently developing visual worlds in which animals are not objects but subjects. His works address the question of how society views non-human life and translate this perspective into a calm, precisely composed objectivity. ([en.hartmutkiewert.de](https://en.hartmutkiewert.de/about/))

The figurative painting in Kiewert's work becomes a form of reflection. Picture spaces, figures, and color tones are arranged so that attention is created rather than effects. It is precisely this controlled calm that gives his works a strong aesthetic experience: Instead of loudness, he relies on concentration; instead of overwhelming the viewer, he emphasizes seeing. The ADKV describes the project as a consideration of the foundations of social coexistence, where painting makes visible how we see. ([kunstvereine.de](https://kunstvereine.de/de/publikation/hartmut-kiewert-zusammenkunft-der-spezies))

The exhibition at the Mannheim Art Association

The Mannheim Art Association is one of the most traditional art associations in Germany and sees itself as a cultural mediation institution with a current exhibition program. In the exhibition on Hartmut Kiewert, a visual utopia is at the center: humans and animals encounter each other on an equal footing, and painting opens up a space for equality, care, and coexistence. A catalog with 120 pages, hardcover, and thread binding will also be published in connection with the exhibition. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mannheimer-kunstverein/))

The building itself also shapes the art experience. The art association offers regular opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday, as well as evenings on Wednesdays; the premises are located at Augustaanlage 58 in Mannheim. At the same time, the building has structural limitations, especially regarding access to the restrooms and the second floor. Therefore, good planning of the visit is recommended for guests. ([mannheimer-kunstverein.de](https://mannheimer-kunstverein.de/))

Education, tours, and visits

The Mannheim Art Association is not only an exhibition space but also a place for cultural education. Tours can be booked, and discussions and lectures take place as part of the annual program. Additionally, a conversation with Hartmut Kiewert and animal ethicist Hilal Sezgin is scheduled for September 16, 2026, in connection with this exhibition. This adds a special scientific and cultural depth to the show. ([mannheimer-kunstverein.de](https://mannheimer-kunstverein.de/startseite-2025/))

For those seeking art as an appreciation of work and an aesthetic experience, this exhibition space offers a concentrated, quiet, and thought-provoking environment. A visit is definitely worthwhile, as ZUsammenKUNFT DER SPEZIES connects contemporary painting with a clear stance and a compelling visual language that lingers long after. ([mannheim.de](https://www.mannheim.de/de/veranstaltung/hartmut-kiewert-zusammenkunft-der-spezies))