Cologne’s Art Scene Blooms Where Cathedrals Meet Color and Curiosity
Cologne’s reputation as an art powerhouse is as old as its cathedral’s spires, but every November, the city’s creative pulse quickens for Art Cologne—the world’s oldest art fair. This year, nearly 170 galleries transform the city into a living gallery, spotlighting both German legends and global trailblazers.
Swiss sculptor Roman Gysin turns everyday sights into decorative puzzles, blurring the line between the familiar and the fantastical. Meanwhile, Rosalind Fox Solomon’s photographs, drawn from her private archive, offer glimpses into the quirky and poignant corners of human experience—think masquerades and mannequins in unexpected company.
Monica Kim Garza’s lush paintings celebrate women of color in moments of leisure, inspired by poetry and a longing for freedom. In a quieter register, Korean artists Min-Soo Kang and Joong-Baek Kim meditate on the power of white—where ceramics and canvas meet chance and tradition. Finally, the group show “Parks and Recreation” explores the city’s green spaces as sites of romance, rest, and social contrast.
Cologne’s galleries don’t just display art—they invite visitors to see the city itself as a canvas, ever-changing and alive.
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