Nikola Dietrich Appointed Curator of KölnSkulptur #11
Nikola Dietrich has been appointed as the curator for KölnSkulptur #11, the latest iteration of the outdoor sculpture exhibition in Cologne. Dietrich has directed the Kölnischer Kunstverein since 2018 and has a notable history in curation, including roles at Portikus in Frankfurt and the Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Basel. KölnSkulptur, now in its 11th edition, showcases modern artworks within a picturesque park near the Rhine River, Cologne Zoo, and the Flora and Botanical Garden. Previous curatorial figures involved in the event include Tobias Berger in 2020 and Chus Martínez in 2017.
Key facts
- Nikola Dietrich is curator of KölnSkulptur #11.
- Dietrich has been director of the Kölnischer Kunstverein since 2018.
- She was curator at Portikus (2004–2007) and head curator at Museum für Gegenwartskunst Basel (2008–2013).
- KölnSkulptur is a biannual outdoor sculpture exhibition in Cologne.
- The exhibition takes place in a public park between the Rhine River, Cologne Zoo, and the Flora and Botanical Garden.
- Previous artists include Louise Bourgeois, Peter Fischli/David Weiss, Jenny Holzer, and Rosemarie Trockel.
- Past curators: Tobias Berger (2020), Chus Martínez (2017), Thomas D. Trummer (2015), Friedrich Meschede (2013, 2011), Renate Goldmann (2009).
- Artists are invited to create new works responding to the park's context.
Entities
Artists
- Nikola Dietrich
- Monica Bonvicini
- Tom Burr
- Robert Gober
- Julie Ault
- Louise Bourgeois
- Peter Fischli
- David Weiss
- Jenny Holzer
- Rosemarie Trockel
- Tobias Berger
- Chus Martínez
- Thomas D. Trummer
- Friedrich Meschede
- Renate Goldmann
Institutions
- Kölnischer Kunstverein
- Portikus
- Museum für Gegenwartskunst Basel
- Skulpturenpark Köln
Locations
- Cologne
- Germany
- Frankfurt am Main
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Rhine River
- Cologne Zoo
- Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne