Cologne

#3 In the studio with Sarah Kürten

I met Sarah (Millennial, German) in her Cologne studio after seeing her artothek solo show a couple weeks earlier. We talked about fake lifestyles…

Oct 13 •

Cowboys vs. Nazis: Juan Pérez Agirregoikoa Assesses the Political Climate at Clages

The artist shows how forms of entertainment may distract from, warn against, or encourage radicalization. How well do his metaphors fit? And when does…

Sep 8 •

DC Open 2024: My Highlights in Cologne

Once again, the gallery event sucks the artworld into the Rhineland, presenting the local scene in its best light. Here are my favorite shows I saw so…

Sep 1 •

#2 In the studio with Nikolas Müller

Back in Cologne, I met Nikolas (Millennial, German) in his studio as we talked about digital anxiety, his transition from 3D to watercolor, sticker…

Jun 23 •

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Nikolas Müller

Déjà Vu Diaries: Cécile Lempert at BRAUNSFELDER

Cécile (Millennial, German) brings personal and foreign memories onto canvas, pulling in with gentle nostalgia.

Apr 28 •

Scuffed Fabrics, Sculpted Brushstrokes & TLTR Concepts: Three Shows in Cologne's Belgian Quarter

Let's see what's going on at Khoshbakht, DREI, and Clages right now.

Mar 31 •

Burn, Baby, Burn: Rebekka Benzenberg sets canvas on fire at MARTINETZ

I’ve been fangirling over Rebekka’s (Millennial, German) art since ART DÜSSELDORF last year. Reading in between the lines of her nonchalant energy, you…

Mar 24 •

Inflated Egos, Divine Panties & Saturated Landscapes: Gallery Spree in Cologne

This week, I got three shows for you in Cologne. Painting, sculpture, drawing, you name it.

Mar 15 •

Gallery Hopping in Cologne: A Therapist's Feverdream, Axe Body Spray for Karl Marx & Live Love Laughing at the Middle Class

This month, I feel like there's even more going on in Cologne than usual. Here are three fun shows covering painting, video, and ready-mades.

Mar 10 •

Last Chance in March: A picnic blanket, haute couture, and radioactive dreams in Cologne

Spring is finally here and so is the first post of March! Seize your chance to see these three exhibits with unique takes on painting in Cologne before…

Mar 3 •

Boujee Broke Bitches: Decadence and Delusion in Sarah Kürten's Cologne Solo Show

Through lightboxes and collaged poems, Sarah (Millennial, German) imagines relatable scenarios of a (not really) aspirational lifestyle.

Feb 3 •

New Year, New Shows: January Openings in Cologne

Cologne is fully covered in snow! The frosty winter wonderland didn't stop me from seeing art shows though, so I bring to you dreamy jungles, woven…

Jan 21 •

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