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Neudeutsch Art Collective Showcases 20 Emerging German Artists at Enter Art Fair Copenhagen

festival-fair · 2026-09-01

During the Enter Art Fair, which took place in Copenhagen from August 27 to 30, curator Julian Daynov presented the Neudeutsch Art Collective, showcasing 20 up-and-coming German artists. This collective, translating to 'new German art,' aspires to break through geographical limitations. Daynov was invited by Julie Leopold, the fair's founder, to lead this initiative, with support from various partners, including the German Embassy in Copenhagen. A reception celebrating cultural exchange was hosted by German Ambassador Anke Meyer. Among the featured artists were Luis Frey, Armin Dietrich, and three women: Charlotte Adam, Franziska Narzinski, and Anna Zimmermann. The fair emphasized a range of artistic perspectives, connecting them with collectors and audiences throughout Scandinavia.

Key facts

  • Enter Art Fair, Scandinavia's largest art fair, took place in Copenhagen from 27 to 30 August.
  • Julian Daynov curated the Neudeutsch Art Collective, showcasing 20 emerging German artists.
  • The collective's name means 'new German art' and aims to transcend geographical boundaries.
  • Fair founder Julie Leopold invited Daynov to curate the special project.
  • German Ambassador to Denmark Anke Meyer hosted a reception for the collective.
  • Artists included Luis Frey, Armin Dietrich, Charlotte Adam, Franziska Narzinski, Anna Zimmermann, and Tobias Vetter.
  • Luis Frey is a Master's student in Product Design at UDK Berlin.
  • Armin Dietrich transitioned from photography to painting, focusing on large oil paintings.
  • Charlotte Adam's expressive figures were kept private for years before being shown publicly.
  • Franziska Narzinski paints through her alter ego 'Kosi' to convey political messages humorously.
  • Anna Zimmermann's work reflects her experience growing up as a woman in the 1990s.
  • Tobias Vetter wants his paintings to leave viewers with a lingering question.
  • Supporting partners included Miles & More, Kess, Sawade, ODE, Gitti, Audi, the German Embassy in Copenhagen, and the Royal Porcelain Manufactory.

Entities

Artists

  • Julian Daynov
  • Julie Leopold
  • Luis Frey
  • Armin Dietrich
  • Charlotte Adam
  • Franziska Narzinski
  • Anna Zimmermann
  • Tobias Vetter
  • Anke Meyer

Institutions

  • Neudeutsch Art Collective
  • Enter Art Fair
  • UDK (Universität der Künste Berlin)
  • German Embassy in Copenhagen
  • Royal Porcelain Manufactory
  • Miles & More
  • Kess
  • Sawade
  • ODE
  • Gitti
  • Audi

Locations

  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Berlin
  • New York

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