What are the opening hours of RW21 on the exhibition day?

On Thursday, RW21 is usually open from 10 AM to 6 PM; please check the RW21 website for any last-minute changes.

Is there an admission fee for the exhibition?

Admission is free; no tickets are required.

Are there guided tours or mediation offers for the exhibition?

There are general educational offers from RW21; specific guided tours for the exhibition will be announced if applicable. More information to follow.

How is accessibility on site?

RW21 is accessible with elevators, tactile markings, hearing assistance, and disabled toilets; aids for visually impaired are available.

How can I reach the exhibition location by public transport and where can I park?

Nearby stops are Sternplatz, Opera House, and Wahnfried; recommended parking garages are Badstraße, Sonnenhaus, and parking at Friedrichsforum.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Photography rules may vary depending on the exhibition; please follow the on-site guidelines or contact RW21 in advance. More information to follow.

Humor meets climate crisis: Experience cartoons about water in RW21 Bayreuth, interactively and closely

Name: Funny, but true! – Interactive cartoon exhibition on the topic of water
Start: 2026-03-19T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-19T19:00:00+01:00
Location: RW21 Stadtbibliothek, Galerie (1.OG)

Funny, but true! – Cartoons about water between laughter and insight

This exhibition invites an intense art experience: In the gallery of RW21, pointed cartoons create an exhibition atmosphere where humor becomes a tool for insight. Visitors explore the resource water in the tension of climate crisis, everyday culture, and global responsibility – playfully, accessibly, yet fact-based.

Humor as a driver of insight

Cartoon, satire, visual humor: The study of the works shows how sharp forms, clear lines, and reduced colors condense complex relationships. The aesthetic experience consciously tilts between comedy and disturbance – a productive tension that provokes thought.

Interactivity: Participate, stick, think

The exhibition uses a participatory curation element: At each station, guests choose with stickers whether they find a representation funny or not. This simple yet effective gesture transforms reception into resonance – the audience becomes a co-curator of interpretation.

Six themes – six perspectives

The banners consolidate essential aspects: extreme weather and droughts, rising sea levels, plastic pollution, water privatization, and virtual water. In precise imagery, they combine ecological data and socio-political questions into a clear iconography that resonates long after.

Curation context and partnerships

The presentation takes place as part of the Water Month in March of the Bayreuth region. Professional content is provided by the forum for international development and planning (finep) – a collaboration of cultural education, environmental education, and civic awareness.

Spatial effect and visitor experience

The gallery on the 1st floor of RW21 offers clear sight lines and calm light zones. The gallery tracks and wall spacings create readability; the materials of the banners react glare-free to daylight and art light. This creates a concentrated examination of works without visual distractions.

Education and mediation

As a public cultural institution, RW21 connects exhibition practice with life-related cultural education. Low-threshold texts, clear legends, and well-visible pictograms support inclusive learning – ideal for school classes, families, and curious individuals of all ages.

Visitor feedback

Visitor reactions are clear: Funny, but true! delights art lovers.

Instagram: 'Pointed, clever, touching – humor as the key to climate justice!'
Facebook: 'Rarely learned and laughed so much – an exhibition that resonates long after.'

Conclusion: Those who want to experience the power of the cartoon as an art form will find a concentrated panorama of our water culture here. A visit promises aesthetic experience, clear impulses for sustainable action, and a lively dialogue with one's own perception. A must-see in person.