Touched by Art - Art touches inclusively
The inclusive art project invites Wiesbaden residents to experience diversity as a cultural and social added value until August 23.
With the project "Touched by Art – Art Touches Everyone," the state capital of Wiesbaden is sending a clear message about inclusion in cultural and social spaces. The project brings together artists with and without disabilities and creates encounters on equal terms. The project's patrons are Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende and Cindy Link.
Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe MendeI cordially invite you to be inspired by the project idea. Wiesbaden has already taken many steps towards becoming an inclusive city. Let's continue talking about how we can enable participation and overcome barriers through art and culture.
The idea for Touched by Art was initiated by the municipal inclusion officer of the state capital of Wiesbaden and further developed in collaboration with numerous partners from the cultural sector, social service organizations, the business community, and civil society. For one month, artists with and without disabilities work together in pairs. Different perspectives, forms of expression, and life experiences are equally integrated into the creative process. This creates art that connects people and opens up new dialogues. The project is being documented on film. The artworks will be auctioned off to the highest bidder on June 25, 2026, at the Reinhard Ernst Museum. The proceeds will go toward the long-term support and further development of Touched by Art in Wiesbaden.
Dates at a glance
- June 25, 7–10 p.m.: Auction
The resulting works will be auctioned on June 25 at the Museum Reinhard Ernst in cooperation with Christie’s. The proceeds will go toward the long-term support and further development of Touched by Art. - July 17 through August 23:
Exhibition at the Bellevue Saal, Wilhelmstrasse 32; exhibition opening July 17, 7 p.m.
Celebrity Ambassadors—Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and Udo Lindenberg—are supporting "Touched by Art" and advocating for greater visibility for artists with disabilities.