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Attraction of the Month Germany
An inspiring centre for contemporary art Established in 1829, the Frankfurter Kunstverein is one of Germany’s oldest and highly regarded institutions entirely dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. TEXT: TINA AWTANI | PHOTOS: PRESS IMAGES
Spread over three buildings right in the heart of Frankfurt/Main, a vibrant mix of exciting artworks are on display in the Steinernes Haus am Römerberg, the Schirn Kunsthalle exhibition hall and the MMK Museum for Modern Art. The Frankfurter Kunstverein is a central platform for new trends and for presenting future-related topics, which gives especially young and upcoming artists the chance to display their creations and visions. “With the focus on the presentation of not yet established artists, many trend-setting artists and artistic developments have been discovered right here,”says Franziska Nori, director of the Frankfurter Kunstverein. Apart from exhibitions, the venue often serves as a stage for specific local proj-
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ects, performances and the facilitation of dialogues with artists, those shaping and those interested in the art world. It is a perfect place for artists and creative minds, and offers a wonderful opportunity to network and exchange ideas about art, culture, science and social topics. ”In my eyes, art acts as a mediator between theme-specific know-how, theoretical positions and life reality. Here at the Frankfurter Kunstverein I aim to work with artists, who approach topics such as the sciences or humanities with curiosity and interest, who source their information from these areas and allow a wider vision towards society today and what it could be in the future,” Nori explains.
Main image: Frankfurter Kunstverein. Photo: Norbert Miguletz, 2011 © Frankfurter Kunstverein Top: ACCADEMIA DEI SECRETI, 2015, Thomas Feuerstein – Psychoprosa, Galerie im Taxispalais, Innsbruck. Photo: WEST. Fotostudio © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2015 Above: Trevor Paglen, They Watch the Moon 2010, Courtesy Galerie Thomas Zander, Köln Portrait: Trevor Paglen
Upcoming exhibitions include Psychoprosa (29 May to 30 August) by Thomas Feuerstein and The Octopus (20 June to 30 August) by Trevor Paglen.“Both artists raise societyrelevant questions in the context of art and science, that require discussion in a broader sense,” Nori explains. On 26 September Root. Indonesian Contemporary Art will open, featuring Jompet Kuswidananato, Eko Nugroho and Tromarama, three of the most promising and famous Indonesian artists of the younger generation. The spectacular bamboo installation by Joko Avianto is highly anticipated by insiders. Don’t miss out on visiting the Cafébar im Kunstverein, which features huge arched windows and high ceilings blended with a contemporary interior. In summer, the terrace on the iconic Römer landmark is ideal for a delicious al fresco nibble. www.fkv.de