Art Cologne 2018 Opens in Germany with Revitalized Format
Art Cologne, the world's oldest art fair founded in 1967 by gallerists Hein Stünke and Rudolph Zwirner, opened in Germany with a revitalized format under the decade-long direction of American Daniel Hug. The fair features 210 exhibitors from 33 countries, divided into sections Modern and Post-War, Contemporary, Neumarkt, and Collaborations, presenting works by over 2,000 artists. Major galleries include Karsten Greve, Hauser & Wirth, Thaddeus Ropac, David Zwirner, and Larry Gagosian (second time in Cologne). Debuting galleries are Kamel Mennour, Barbara Wien, and Clearing. The Neumarkt section hosts 26 emerging galleries such as Alma da Rigo, Crèvecoeur, and Gisela Clement. Collaborations presents 22 projects from 36 exhibitors including Isabella Bortolozzi, Daniel Marzona, Mazzoli (father and son), Fons Welters, Barbara Wien, Galerie Michael Janssen, and Italian A+B Contemporary Art. New Positions sponsors 21 young artists selected by a committee, with solo shows at Galerie Eigen + Art, Barbara Gross, Mikael Andersen, Eleni Koroneou Gallery, and Filomena Soares. Italian participation is at its highest with 6 galleries (8 including Berlin-based Mario Mazzoli and Supportico Lopez): Kanalidarte, Lorenzelli Arte, Giò Marconi, Emilio Mazzoli, Mario Mazzoli, Giorgio Persano, A+B Contemporary Art, and Supportico Lopez. Film Cologne focuses on Southeast Asian artists. Concurrent exhibitions include The Kölnshow at ZADIK and Comeback from Landesbank Baden-Württemberg collection.
Key facts
- Art Cologne is the oldest art fair, founded in 1967 by Hein Stünke and Rudolph Zwirner.
- The fair is directed by American Daniel Hug for over a decade.
- 210 exhibitors from 33 countries are participating in 2018.
- Sections include Modern and Post-War, Contemporary, Neumarkt, and Collaborations.
- Over 2,000 artists are represented.
- Major galleries include Karsten Greve, Hauser & Wirth, Thaddeus Ropac, David Zwirner, and Larry Gagosian.
- New Positions sponsors 21 young artists with solo shows.
- Italian participation is at a record high with 6 galleries (8 including Berlin-based Italian founders).
Entities
Artists
- Hein Stünke
- Rudolph Zwirner
- Daniel Hug
- Karsten Greve
- Thaddeus Ropac
- David Zwirner
- Larry Gagosian
- Kamel Mennour
- Barbara Wien
- Alma da Rigo
- Gisela Clement
- Isabella Bortolozzi
- Daniel Marzona
- Mario Mazzoli
- Emilio Mazzoli
- Fons Welters
- Michael Janssen
- Barbara Gross
- Mikael Andersen
- Eleni Koroneou
- Filomena Soares
- Giorgio Persano
- Cristina Masturzo
- Julia Scher
- Birgit Jürgensen
- Nil Yalter
Institutions
- Art Cologne
- Koelnmesse
- Karsten Greve
- Hauser & Wirth
- Thaddeus Ropac
- David Zwirner
- Gagosian
- Lisson Gallery
- Esther Schipper
- Galerie Lelong
- Kamel Mennour
- Barbara Wien
- Clearing
- Alma da Rigo
- Crèvecoeur
- Gisela Clement
- Isabella Bortolozzi
- Daniel Marzona
- Mazzoli
- Fons Welters
- Galerie Michael Janssen
- A+B Contemporary Art
- Galerie Eigen + Art
- Barbara Gross
- Mikael Andersen
- Eleni Koroneou Gallery
- Filomena Soares
- Kanalidarte
- Lorenzelli Arte
- Giò Marconi
- Emilio Mazzoli
- Mario Mazzoli
- Giorgio Persano
- Supportico Lopez
- ZADIK (Zentralarchiv für deutsche und internationale Kunstmarktforschung)
- Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
- Bundesverband Deutscher Galerien und Kunsthändler
- Artribune
- White Cube
- Sprüth Magers
- Michael Werner
- Gisela Capitain
- König Galerie
- Contemporary Fine Arts
- Daniel Templon
- Nathalie Obadia
- Continua
- Massimo De Carlo
- Essex Street
- MX (Malcolm X) Gallery
- Arcadia Missa
- Emalin
- Martinetz
- Max Mayer
- Tobias Naehring
- Deborah Schamoni
- Rob Tufnell
- Guido W. Baudach
- Blank Projects
- Drei
- Soy Capitán
- Tanja Wagner
- Lahumière
- Edition
- Galerie Hoffmann
- Bernheimer
- Johannes Faber
- Julian Sander
- Hubert Winter
- Museum Ludwig
Locations
- Germany
- Cologne
- Koelnmesse
- Berlin
- Leipzig
- Munich
- Copenhagen
- Athens
- Lisbon
- Brescia
- Milan
- Modena
- Turin
- Naples
- Paris
- Bonn
- Renania
- France
- Brussels
- Belgium
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Düsseldorf
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Hollywood
- Vienna
- Austria
- Cairo
- Egypt
- Lucerne
- Switzerland