Gewalten Formen
installation in public space
11/2026
‘Gewalten Formen’ is a mobile, artistic-political installation that brings the issue of gender-based violence into the public sphere. The content focuses on exposing structural violence against people perceived as female, which is deeply rooted in social and institutional systems.
At the centre of the spatial installation stands a three-metre-high, glowing tower, which sends a loud and visible signal against the tabooing and privatisation of the topic.
The central pillar of the project is the democratisation of knowledge: through accessible, scientifically based knowledge transfer, the topic is made available to everyone, regardless of prior knowledge or academic background. The content presented not only expands understanding of the structural mechanisms of gender-based violence, but also specifically exposes political injustices. Furthermore, concrete demands are communicated and visitors are provided with tools for action. The aim of the work is to both inform and mobilise the audience.
‘Gewalten Formen’ is an art object, a space for discourse and a form of protest architecture all in one. It combines scenography, political activism and education – and encourages the audience to critically question the patriarchal structures that normalise, trivialise and (re)produce gender-based violence.
The project was developed, curated and realised as a Master’s thesis project by Klara Kron and Franci Schönhöfer in the subject of Scenography and Communication. From 15 to 26 November 2025, the installation was on display at four locations in Dortmund.
15 Nov: Stadtgarten
20 Nov: Mehmet-Kubaşık-Platz
25 November: Möllerbrücke
26 November: Emil-Figge-Straße 40a, University of Applied Sciences grounds in front of the kostBar
‘Gewalten Fromen’ was funded by the KUNST.Divers programme of the City of Dortmund’s Cultural Office.
Content support was provided by the Dortmund Women’s Advice Centre. Construction support was provided by Karoline Marx.
Foto Credits: Lena Liedmann und Mia te Horst
