"Art in public space is art that is accessible to everyone at all times, it is a piece of quality of life, a large portion of sensual pleasure and sometimes also a little consolation for the soul.
and sometimes also a little consolation for the soul."(Bernd Ackehurst, Ganz nah, 2022)

The freiluft group has been showing temporary art in public spaces in Bielefeld since 1999. Not only those interested in art, but all residents and visitors to the city have been able to experience this art.
of the city could and can experience this art not at any time, but only once a year, on a Sunday afternoon.

This has been the case for more than twenty years now.

The richly illustrated book documents this time. With many texts and the motives of the participating artists to present themselves for one day and a few hours in the open air.