Name: KonTexte: Marianne Ludes reads from Trio with Tiger
Start: 2026-10-16T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Galerie des Kunstvereins Aalen

An evening full of literature, exile, and art history in Aalen

With “Trio mit Tiger”, Marianne Ludes opens an intense look at Max and Mathilde Beckmann in Amsterdam exile. The reading in the gallery of the Kunstverein Aalen combines literary quality, historical depth, and the special reading atmosphere of the KonTexte series. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7 PM and takes place in cooperation with the Kunstverein Aalen. ([aalen-kultur.de](https://www.aalen-kultur.de/kontexte.224808.htm))

A novel about love, threat, and creative power

Marianne Ludes tells of Amsterdam in 1942, the fragility of exile, and a relationship that grows even closer under pressure. At the center is the artist couple Beckmann, whose daily life oscillates between uncertainty, memory, and artistic persistence. The novel combines historical research with narrative tension and particularly highlights Mathilde Beckmann. ([aalen-kultur.de](https://www.aalen-kultur.de/kontexte.224808.htm))

KonTexte as a literary experience in a special place

The KonTexte series was launched in 2025 with the aim of making readings accessible outside of traditional venues. This is where its strength lies: literature enters into dialogue with space, city, and audience. The gallery of the Kunstverein Aalen at Marktplatz 4 provides an intimate setting that equally fosters author encounters and cultural discourse. ([aalen-kultur.de](https://www.aalen-kultur.de/kontexte.224808.htm))

What visitors can expect

At the center is a reading that not only presents a novel but evokes an entire era: art in exile, historical upheavals, personal closeness, and political threat. Those who appreciate literary materials with biographical tension, linguistic artistry, and a precise view of history will find an evening of special brilliance here. The visit is worthwhile for anyone who wants to experience literature as a vibrant present. ([aalen-kultur.de](https://www.aalen-kultur.de/kontexte.224808.htm))

Conclusion

Marianne Ludes brings to the stage with “Trio mit Tiger” a novel that impressively intertwines art history, exile, and human closeness. The reading in Aalen promises an evening full of atmosphere, conversational material, and literary substance. Anyone wishing to experience contemporary literature with historical resonance should attend this event live. ([aalen-kultur.de](https://www.aalen-kultur.de/kontexte.224808.htm))