When does the conversation take place?

On September 5, 2026, at 12:30 PM in the Gasometer Hall in Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park.

Where is the venue located?

In the Gasometer Hall, Emscherstraße 71, 47137 Duisburg.

Is the format in English?

Yes, the conversation will be conducted in English according to the festival's information.

Are there any details about ticket prices?

A specific price was not clearly found in the official sources; the event is marked as sold out.

How can I get there by public transport?

According to Ruhrtriennale, tram 903 goes to Landschaftspark Nord and bus 936 goes to the main entrance of the landscape park.

Is the venue accessible?

The landscape park provides accessibility information, including accessible entrances, wheelchair-accessible toilets, and designated parking spaces.

Marina Abramović and Ivo Van Hove open an evening full of art questions

Name: In Conversation | Ruhrtriennale 2026
Start: 2026-09-05T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-05T15:30:00+02:00
Location: Gebläsehalle

Marina Abramović and Ivo Van Hove in Conversation: An Evening about Art, Ritual, and the Present

The Ruhrtriennale invites you to a special art experience on September 5, 2026, at the Gasometer Hall in the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park. In In Conversation, Marina Abramović and Ivo Van Hove will discuss artistic practice, creative processes, and the conceptual lines that lead to Balkan Erotic Epic.

A Dialogue with Rare Proximity to Art Production

Marina Abramović is considered one of the most influential voices in performance art. The conversation opens a view into the tension that has defined her work for decades: body, presence, ritual, and the question of how art condenses experiences that point beyond the moment. Ivo Van Hove, as the artistic director of the Ruhrtriennale and an internationally acclaimed theater maker, complements this perspective with a curatorial view on stage, space, and dramatic condensation.

Ritual, Myth, and Artistic Practice

The focus is on the upcoming engagement with Balkan Erotic Epic. The themes of Balkan myths, rituals, and the connection between spirituality and physicality create a resonance space that energizes the exhibition situation of the conversation itself. Those interested in contemporary art, performance, theater, and cultural-historical contexts will encounter a dense examination of the work with intellectual depth.

The Venue as Part of the Staging

The Gasometer Hall in Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park lends a special exhibition atmosphere to the event. Industrial culture, monumental architecture, and the vastness of the area create a space where conversations about art do not remain abstract but become physically tangible. The location is well-connected; at the same time, the site, with its ensemble of steel, light, and space, provides an intense framework for cultural education and aesthetic experience.

Visit, Context, and Orientation

The conversation will be conducted in English and is part of a larger festival context as a discourse format. Those who want to experience the Ruhrtriennale as a place for new perspectives on music theater, performance, and contemporary stage art will find an ideal introduction to Abramović's work and the curatorial signature of the festival.

Conclusion: In Conversation | Ruhrtriennale 2026 promises a focused, inspiring afternoon filled with art criticism, performance history, and contemporary theater. Anyone wishing to get closer to Marina Abramović's thinking should experience this event live.