The FARB in Borken

Acquired in spring 2025 and now restored, the painting explores numerous aspects of the art of painting, drawing clear parallels with the Dutch masters of the 17th century. The exhibition focuses on the new acquisition and is complemented by a selection of works from the collection.

The German actor, comedian, parodist, artist and Grimme Prize winner Max Giermann was born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1975. He became known to a wide audience as a master of parody. The title of the exhibition, “Endstation Leinwand”, is a neologism that essentially describes an artistic turning point in Max Giermann’s work. For years, he has parodied the actor Klaus Kinski and also created paintings of Kinski. The final painting in this series is entitled “Das Ende der Raserei” (The End of the Frenzy). With this painting, he aims to bring his exploration of Kinski to a close. When Giermann picks up his brush, the masquerade gives way to absolute creative freedom. The exhibition brings together Giermann’s latest works.

It's not just on Halloween that night watchwoman Marie makes her way along Borken's towers. But for some time now, mysterious, spooky things have been going on at the old town fortifications...
The night watchwoman is looking for intrepid young helpers to accompany her.
In order to allow as many children as possible to take part, we ask that the number of adults does not exceed the number of children for group registrations. Participants are welcome to dress up in scary costumes.

Acquired in spring 2025 and now restored, the painting explores numerous aspects of the art of painting, drawing clear parallels with the Dutch masters of the 17th century. The exhibition focuses on the new acquisition and is complemented by a selection of works from the collection.

The German actor, comedian, parodist, artist and Grimme Prize winner Max Giermann was born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1975. He became known to a wide audience as a master of parody. The title of the exhibition, “Endstation Leinwand”, is a neologism that essentially describes an artistic turning point in Max Giermann’s work. For years, he has parodied the actor Klaus Kinski and also created paintings of Kinski. The final painting in this series is entitled “Das Ende der Raserei” (The End of the Frenzy). With this painting, he aims to bring his exploration of Kinski to a close. When Giermann picks up his brush, the masquerade gives way to absolute creative freedom. The exhibition brings together Giermann’s latest works.