Unveiling a contemporary development: Fresh insights unfolded.
In the heart of Düsseldorf, a new cultural hotspot has emerged at KAP1. The Freies Festival Theater (FFT) and the city's Central Library have joined forces to create an exciting and vibrant cultural space that promises to enrich the city's artistic landscape.
The FFT's new venue at KAP1 is a testament to the successful collaboration between the cultural institution and the city's municipal bodies. This partnership is evident in the artistic projects they have jointly initiated, such as the performative parcours, which will be showcased on September 13, 2025.
Despite limited information available about the history and opening details of the venue, it is clear that the VZN, through its ownership and rental of KAP1, plays a significant role in its renovation and development. The VZN views this collaboration with the city of Düsseldorf as a successful example for future partnerships.
Dirck Smolka, chairman of the VZN, expressed his satisfaction about contributing to the city's history with the renovation of KAP1. He emphasized the potential benefits of such collaborations for all parties involved, not just the city and the VZN. Smolka's comments highlight the potential for successful partnerships between municipalities and capital providers in the cultural sector.
Kathrin Tiedemann, Artistic Director and Managing Director of the FFT, welcomed the people of Düsseldorf to the new cultural hub. The FFT showcased its new venue with an artistic photo exhibition by Jan Lemitz titled "From People's Library to Cultural Hotspot," which explores the history of the Central Library.
Culture Commissioner Hans-Georg Lohe is pleased with the new cultural magnet at the central location in the city. The renovated KAP1 is expected to bring many people together as a place of learning, inspiration, and communication. It now provides culture with a new central location in the city.
The first ten guests at the premiere of the FFT received gift certificates for an annual membership at the city libraries. The VZN sees the renovation project as a significant contribution to the city's cultural landscape, underscoring its commitment to supporting the city's cultural initiatives.
Dirck Smolka hopes that the successful partnership between the city and VZN will serve as a precedent for future collaborations. His optimistic outlook for further collaborations between municipalities and capital providers in Düsseldorf is shared by many, as the city embraces its new cultural hub at KAP1.
With the VZN's support and ownership of KAP1, a new home-and-garden for the vibrant lifestyle of Düsseldorf's artistic community has blossomed. In this exciting space, the Freies Festival Theater (FFT) and the city's Central Library have joined forces, promising enriching projects such as the performative parcours showcased on September 13, 2025.
