Featured artists include Bettina Heinen-Ayech, Norbert Bisky, Günther Uecker, Römer & Römer, Achim Freyer, Neo Rauch, Christopher Winter, Charline von Heyl and Markus Lüpertz. The exhibition is complemented by selected historical works, including pieces by Max Pechstein. This carefully curated selection establishes a dynamic dialogue between historical works from the museum’s collection and more recent artistic productions. It opens up new perspectives on form, materiality, and visual language.

It offers both long-standing admirers of the collection and a wider audience the opportunity to explore continuities, breaks and affinities across generations. In doing so, it highlights how artistic ideas evolve whilst remaining connected through shared themes and visual traditions.

We are delighted to lend Bettina Heinen-Ayech’s painting Double Self-Portrait in Norway to this significant exhibition. This large-format watercolour is widely considered to be one of the artist’s most important works. As the Bettina Heinen-Ayech Foundation, we consider it very important to contribute to the success of this anniversary exhibition.

“Happy Birthday, Heylshof!” will be on display from 4 July to 4 October 2026 at Museum Heylshof, Stephansgasse 9, 67547 Worms.