upcoming: Jacqueline Hen at Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum (Cologne)

Jacqueline Hen will be participating in »return«, an upcoming exhibition at the Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum (RJM) in Cologne.

Transforming the museum into a space of encounter and exchange, »return« brings together artists and communities to explore questions of memory, displacement, belonging, and futurity. What does return mean when there is no way back? What kinds of relationships can emerge from exile, displacement, and loss? And when connections are disrupted, how can new forms of belonging and togetherness take shape?

In “One’s sunset is another one’s sunrise”, light, water, and sound come together to connect individual experience with collective rhythm. The immersive installation invites visitors into a multilayered perceptual experience, where shifting atmospheres and sensory encounters create a space for reflection and connection.

Jacqueline Hen (*1989) works across painting, light installation, and spatial experimentation. Hen was awarded the Light Art Award Unna and has developed an international exhibition practice, including Hong Kong, San Francisco, and Paris. She studied at the Berlin University of the Arts and the Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles, and worked at Studio Tomás Saraceno. Alongside her artistic practice, Hen also engages in research and teaching on contemporary design approaches, exploring principles such as interaction, rhythm, and spatial perception.

Exhibition Opening
Join us for the opening on September 16, 7–10 PM. Admission is free.

Exhibition Dates
September 17 – December 6, 2026

Visiting Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM – 6 PM

Monday closed

First Thursday of the month, 11 AM – 10 PM

The exhibition will be closed on November 11.

Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum
Cäcilienstraße 29-33, 50667 Cologne

Curated by
Nanette Snoep und Marius Förster