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Culture emerges where ideas are given space – as works of art, performances, or statements. Sometimes casual, sometimes pointed, but never arbitrary.

Artists, galleries and exhibitions in the spotlight of our coverage

Galerie Delaive exhibits rare Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture

The sculpture from 1991 presented at Galerie Delaive is one of those works by Niki de Saint Phalle that are often overlooked alongside her iconic Nanas. The object's form is remini... Rare Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture


Löhrl gallery: Bronze Edition Columbine – Natural Form and Encounter

The presentation at Löhrl gallery introduces a new bronze edition by Paul Diestel, in which the inflorescence of the columbine is condensed into a sculptural form. The sculpture is... Löhrl gallery


Schlichtenmaier Gallery: Gerlinde Beck – Steel Sculpture and Modernism

At Art Cologne, Schlichtenmaier Gallery is dedicating itself to the work of Gerlinde Beck, an artist who redefined the relationship between material, form, and movement. Her sculpt... Steel Sculpture and Modernism


Slewe Gallery shows Krijn de Koning – variable wooden sculptures

The presentation at Slewe Gallery introduces a group of works in which Krijn de Koning transfers his architectural thinking to a compact format. The sculptures are made of wood, fe... Slewe Gallery


Gallery M29: Vincent Tavenne – Miniatures and Fabric Sculptures

The presentation at Gallery M29 leads into finely composed miniature worlds that Vincent Tavenne has developed as a counterpart to his well-known fabric sculptures. The exhibition ... Gallery M29


Kornfeld gallery: Jay Gards Ribbon – Sculpture and Ornamentation

Galerie Kornfeld has been following the work of artist Jay Gard for several years and presents key positions in the development of his sculptural work. Gard combines art-historical... Kornfeld gallery


Gallery Hoffmann: Martin Willing – Sculptures in Motion

Galerie Hoffmann is dedicating a special stand to Cologne-based artist Martin Willing, showcasing his extraordinary combination of art and physics. Willing's sculptures are finely ... Gallery Hoffmann


Schönewald Fine Arts: Katharina Fritsch's “Red Shell”

At Art Cologne, Schönewald Fine Arts from Düsseldorf is presenting a work that is as clear as it is enigmatic in its reduction: Katharina Fritsch's Red Shell. The sculptor is one o... Schönewald Fine Arts


Gallery Georg Nothelfer presents Mahdad Alizadeh

The Berlin-based Georg Nothelfer Gallery is dedicating this year's sculpture highlight at Art Cologne to Iranian artist Mahdad Alizadeh. His works, made of fired and partly glazed ... Georg Nothelfer Gallery


MINT Gallery: Stefan Rinck – Humor and Myth in Stone

The MINT Gallery is exhibiting sculptures by Berlin-based sculptor Stefan Rinck, whose works combine mythical symbolism, subtle wit, and masterful stonework. With his unmistakable ... MINT Galerie


Samuelis Baumgarte Gallery: Sculptures by Botero & Cragg

Art Cologne 2025 will once again be the venue for important positions in modern and contemporary art. This year, Samuelis Baumgarte Gallery is presenting three extraordinary sculpt... Samuelis Baumgarte Gallery


LA BIBI + REUS: Sculptures by Maite y Manuel in Cologne

Art Cologne 2025 is one of the most important platforms for contemporary art in Europe. The LA BIBI + REUS gallery is using this stage to present two extraordinary artistic positio... LA BIBI + REUS art gallery


Schmidt Charlotte Fashion – ART MUC 2024

The young fashion designer Charlotte Schmidt will be exhibiting her highly imaginative and independent fashion creations at ARTMUC 2024 in Munich. She successfully completed her st... Fashion Designer Charlotte Schmidt


Metal art Streetart - Pennyboy

The artist Pennyboy is originally from Rome and works primarily with metal. In particular, he uses aluminum or iron for his works. Some of the artist's works can be seen at ARTMUC. Pennyboy metal art streetart


Sculptural embroidery - Itamar Yehiel

Born in Jerusalem in 1984, artist Itamar Yehiel now lives in Berlin and is best known for his embroidery sculptures. At ARTMUC 2024, he showed some examples of his work in his unmi... Sculptural embroidery - Itamar Yehiel


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Art as an expression of social issues

Art fairs are not only places of aesthetics, but also of debate. Many contributions on Messe.TV take up cultural discourses that go far beyond arts and crafts. In interviews and trade fair reports, people talk about their personal experiences, social developments, or historical perspectives—whether through sculptures, photography, or interactive installations. The content ranges from socially relevant issues to individual forms of expression:

  • contemporary artworks with political references
  • socially critical statements in design and object art
  • cultural reflections through classical sculpture
This shows that art at trade fairs is not just an object, but also a conversation starter – for discourse, dialogue, and reflection.

Cultural diversity between design and memory

Numerous contributions on Messe.TV deal with cultural heritage and personal memory culture. Both traditional design techniques and modern digital forms of expression come to the fore. The examination of history, identity, and social change is a connecting theme that runs through many trade fair formats in the field of culture. A wide range of creative means are also integrated:

  • visual narratives with symbolic meaning
  • designs that make cultural origins visible
  • narrative forms between documentation and staging
The diversity of content is reflected not only in the exhibits, but also in conversations with curators, trade fair organizers, and cultural professionals.

Personalities and perspectives in direct conversation

The “Culture” section regularly features encounters with personalities who shape cultural life – from the arts, media, or society. Messe.TV takes the opportunity to ask specific questions at trade fairs: What motivates artists today? What social developments influence their work? What role do trade fairs play as platforms for cultural visibility? Content of this kind provides personal insights and creates closeness:

  • open discussions with players in the cultural scene
  • artistic reflection on social developments
  • individual perspectives on artistic practice
This creates an editorial approach to the art world that goes beyond mere exhibition reports—approachable, profound, and relevant.