Exhibitions

Exhibitions

The magic of the eye gaze

In painting, the magic of the moment opens up to me,
I carry it out into the outside world and invite you in,

to share this moment with me in the contemplation of my works…

Hella Ridder

In focus

Outlook for upcoming encounters

Current exhibitions

Currently shown exhibitions with vernissage, duration and accompanying formats.

Emotional Topographies – What Remains Unspoken

The exhibition brings together current works that deal with emotional topographies as inner landscapes – states that are articulated beyond language.

Color and ductus function as carriers of inner experience.
They condense memory, perception and that which eludes immediate naming.

The presentation takes place in a deliberately set spatial context at Lohe Castle

– between historical substance and contemporary stillness.
The location is not a backdrop, but a resonating space for a concentrated examination of the works.


Vernissage

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Schloss Lohe, Werl

Champagne reception in the entrance hall from 18:30
Opening of the exhibition approx. 19:00

The vernissage is designed as a concentrated framework in which I will use selected works to introduce the underlying question and my artistic approach and open up this approach together in the room.

This is followed by selected finger food and subtle music,

to linger in the open resonance field of the works and to deepen conversations.


Participation & registration

The guest list for the vernissage is limited.

Prior personal registration is required for participation.

Consideration is given in the order in which applications are received.
A waiting list may be kept.

Registration & information:
info@hella-ridder.de

(You will receive personal feedback after your registration).

Artist talk – Closing of the exhibition

Sunday, March 29, 2026
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Lohe Castle, Werl

At the end of the exhibition there will be an artist talk in which I will talk about the works on display, the context in which they were created and the underlying issues.

Participation requires prior registration.
Participation will be considered in the order in which registrations are received.

Registration:
info@hella-ridder.de

Exhibition visit after the vernissage

If it is not possible to attend the opening evening,

the exhibition can be visited until March 29, 2026 by prior appointment.

I would be happy to take the time for a personal conversation during a visit to my studio and exhibition.

Registration:
info@hella-ridder.de

Upcoming art moments

From April 2026

Atelier Schloss Lohe - View of the historic gallery corridor

Impressions – Vernissage

July 10, 2025

Upcoming art moments at Lohe Castle

The following art moments provide an insight into the coming months and the development of current works.

All formats take place in my studio and exhibition rooms and are deliberately designed for small groups.


 

 

April – Glazing & signing new works
April 16, 2026

In April, a new series of works completes its artistic development process.
The works are provided with the final varnish, signed by hand and presented in this condition for the first time.


 

 


May – Open studio

Preview date (invited guests)
(Thursday in May)

As part of a preview event, invited guests will be given a preview of current works and new developments.
The event is deliberately kept small and allows for a concentrated exchange in the room.


 

Open studio
(Sunday in May)

On Sunday, the studio opens its doors to interested visitors. They will have the opportunity to see the original works as well as their creation, ask questions and experience the atmosphere of the rooms.

The focus is on the direct impression and the conversation on site.


 

 


June – Art breakfast
(Sunday in June)

On a Sunday morning, the studio opens for a small art breakfast.
A quiet atmosphere creates space for conversations about art and perception.


 

 


July – Afterwork Art Experience No. 3
(Thursday in July)

The Afterwork Art Experience combines a visit to the exhibition with a relaxed end to the day.
Short impulses on artistic attitude accompany the evening.


 

 

August & September – Vernissage, artist talk & exhibition
(Thursday in August)

A new exhibition will open in August with a vernissage.
An accompanying artist talk during the exhibition period will conclude this cycle.

 

 



Further art moments will be added on an ongoing basis.

Art moments - In planning

as of 4/2026

C.A.R. Contemporary Art Ruhr - Zeche Zollverein

Impressions of my presented works

2022

In planning

Further exhibitions, art moments and collaborations are in preparation.

As soon as dates and participation are fixed, 

information on planned exhibitions and participation in art fairs is published here.


A charity event is also planned for the run-up to Christmas, 

in which a work is auctioned off for the benefit of a charitable project.
Cooperation with suitable partners is planned in this context.

Be preferably informed

Current exhibitions and insights from the studio



Further exhibitions are currently being planned.
Upcoming dates will be published in my newsletter
as soon as possible.


Atelier Schloss Lohe - Historic gallery corridor

Impressions of the exhibition

“Focused on Visions and Dreams”

10.07. -10.08.2025

Exhibitions & Art Events 2026

After Work Art Experience

22.01.2026

“Winter Wonderland”

Lohe Castle, Werl

Exhibitions & Art Events 2025

Solo exhibitions

10.07.-10.08.2025

“Focused on Visions and Dreams”

Lohe Castle, Werl

25.05.-26.05.2025

Open studio
Lohe Castle, Werl

01.08.2024.-31.12.2025

“Infinite Horizons “
Steigenberger Grandhotel, Heringsdorf/Usedom

14.11.2024.-31.04.2025

“Focused Meditation”
Lohe Castle, Werl

Art fairs - SOLO

07.11.-09.11.2025

ARTe Art Fair Dortmund Westfalenhalle

Art Fairs - GA

03.04.-06.04.2025

ARTEXPO New York Artbox.Projects

New York Artweeks, Pier 36 Manhattan, New York/ USA

Group exhibitions

01.01.-31.12.2025

Bota Art Gallery, Mutters/Tyrol

15.05.-18.05.2025

“Innsbruck Gallery-Week “

Artur Nikodem Museum and Bota Art Gallery, Mutters/Tyrol

01.05.-31.5.2025

Thomson , Gallery, Zug/Switzerland

01.03.-31.03.2025

Art Bar Grenada Gallery, St. George’s Grenada

01.02.-28.02.2025

Casa del Arte, Palma/Spain

01.01.-31.01.2025

Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin

After Work Art Experience

30.10.2025

“Creating Magical Moments”

Lohe Castle, Werl

Exhibitions 2024

Solo exhibitions

“Focused Meditation”
Lohe Castle, Werl

“Horizons II”
Steigenberger Grandhotel, Heringsdorf/Usedom

“Chaos explained”
Atlanic Hotel, Kiel

Art fairs

Swiss ARTEXPO Artbox.projects Zurich/ Switzerland

ARTEXPO BASEL Luminator Jean Tinguely Platform, Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Switzerland

Group exhibitions

Andakulova Gallery, Dubai/UAE

Thomson Gallery, Zug/Switzerland

Bota Art Gallery, Mutters/Tyrol

Exhibitions 2023

Solo exhibitions

“Horizons I”
Steigenberger Grandhotel, Heringsdorf/Usedom

“Turning Tides II”
Radisson Blu, Radebeul

“Light on a dark horizon II”
Beach hotel, Zingst

Art fairs

Design Shenzhen – China/Gallery Makowski

Group exhibitions

NIMU Artur Nikodem Museum, Mutters/Tyrol

“Art meets couch” – Föger & Bota Art Gallery, Mutters/Tyrol

Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin

Casa del Arte, Palma – Spain

Makowski Gallery, Wuhan/China

Exhibitions 2022

Solo exhibitions

“Light on a dark horizon”
Beach hotel, Zingst

“Emotion and Light”
Hilton Hotel, Bonn

“Turning Tides I”
Radison Blu, Merseburg

Art fairs

Volta Art Fair Basel/Switzerland

Affordable Art Fair -Spring, New York/USA

C.A.R Zeche Zollverein, Essen

Group exhibitions

Makowski Gallery, Zhuhai/China

Exhibitions 2021

Solo exhibitions

“Emotions and Dreams”
Radison Blue, Hanover

ONLINE SOLO SHOW:
“Deep Insights”
Artmatrix.com/Gallery Makowski

“Colors of Nature and Spirit”
Makowski Gallery, Berlin

Art fairs

World Art Fair Dubai/UAE

Focus Art Fair, Paris/France

art3f Monaco/Monaco

INC Art Fair, Hamburg

Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong

Contemporary Art Fair, Paris/France

Volta Art Fair Basel/Switzerland

Discovery Art Fair, Frankfurt/

Scope Art Show, Miami/USA

Group exhibitions

“And now back to our regular scheduled programming” – Azaro Artspace, Hamburg

“Gaia” -M.A.D.S., Milan/Italy

Makowski Gallery, Berlin

“Frist Stage – Vol. 2” ; Stage Gallery, Cologne

Virtual exhibition

From the series "Landscape and Light"

"Yellow Landscape"

2023; acrylic on canvas;100*120 cm

Sold to a private collector

Art that touches - and stays

We immediately had the feeling that this work of art was made for us!
Aesthetically and emotionally, "Yellow Landscape" is an absolute highlight for us.
We are very pleased that we were able to acquire this work."
Elke H.
Cologne
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