Democratization of art: "Affordable Art Fair" in Berlin

The “Affordable Art Fair Berlin” has opened its goals and presents art of 50 galleries from the region, the country and internationally - with the aim of making art accessible to everyone.

In the Arena Berlin in Alt-Treptow, visitors can discover contemporary works of art by April 14th and choose between works in the price segment of 100 to 10,000 euros. The admission prices are also affordable - under twenty euros for the entire weekend.

The fair therefore offers the opportunity to acquire high -quality art at affordable prices and at the same time make new artistic discoveries - a must for art lovers and collectors alike.

Highlights at a glance

• In addition to newcomer talents, 50 international galleries also show editions of top-class artists such as Georg Baselitz , Cornelia Schleime and emerging talents such as Kisook Lee, Amalia Crisan, Enam Bosokah and Tahir Ozgur.
• Positions from painting, sculpture, photography and printing are presented in the Arena Berlin.
• From Berlin, among other things, the Artnow Gallery , Whitegrid Gallery and Kunsthaus Artes included, among other things, the international galleries include Nagyházi Contemporary from Hungary or T&B Gallery from South Korea.
• Emerging artist special exhibition "Tension Lists" with four representatives of the Berlin art scene: Nina Kuttler, Jana Schumacher, Jonas Büßecker and Viktor Petrov.
• Urban Art Artist Tomislav Topic shows a local installation in the entrance area of ​​the Arena Berlin.

Website : All information about the trade fair in Berlin can be found here.

Mission: democratization of art

In the “Emerging Artists” , talented artists who do not yet have a gallery representative receive a unique platform to present their works to a wide audience. This special way gives promising talents the opportunity to establish themselves in the art world and show their creative expression.

The annual exhibition "Emerging Artists" on the Affordable Art Fair was launched by trade fair director Oliver Lähndorf in 2012. The visibility created by the emerging artist exhibitions in the past 12 years at the fair in Hamburg played an important role in supporting and promoting artist careers in the difficult initial phases of the art world.

The guiding principle of the art fair still exists today: to take afraid of creating a relaxed atmosphere that makes art buying easy and thus contributing part of the democratization of art - in an art market that is changing rapidly. ”

The first edition of the Emerging Artist exhibition in Berlin is under the motto "tension relationships" and is curated by exhibition manager Hannah Weber-Heidenfels. It presents four different artistic positions by artists with a focus in Berlin. The participating artists this year are Jana Schumacher , Jonas Büßecker , Nina Kuttler and Viktor Petrov .

strong presence of women in art at the Berlin Mass is particularly outstanding This impressive fact not only shows the diversity and innovative strength of the contemporary art scene, but also emphasizes the significant role that women play in this creative area. Their works enrich the fair with diverse perspectives and inspiring works of art that fascinate and inspire visitors alike.

It is an excellent way to experience these talented artists in action and to meet their work live.

background

The “Affordable Art Fair” launched in 1999 in London by Will Ramsay Ramsay, who studied geography and is also a gallery of his own gallery “Will's Art Warehouse” , has a deep passion for art. With his vision and determination, he has managed to establish the art fair in no less than 17 cities.

Ramsay's unique combination of academic knowledge and artistic talent has contributed to the fact that the “Affordable Art Fair” has become a special meeting point for art lovers and collectors from all over the world.

The democratization of art became his very own mission.

Success proves the right to the concept: the Ramsay Fairs , which includes the Affordable Art Fair also the Volta Fairs and British Art, are now one of the largest trade fair companies worldwide with 21 exhibition locations and total sales of 500 billion GBP.

"The Affordable Art Fair is my life's work",

Ramsay wants founder and CEO.

"I am very pleased that we can celebrate the first edition of the Berlin Mass this very special year and I am looking forward to encounters with art lovers from the capital."

What's up? The program

Public tours

Discover hidden jewels of art, which may not be visible on the first look, speak to artists and gallery owners and listen to the exciting stories behind art.

A free public tour takes place every day at 3:00 p.m. Simply go to the meeting point at our information stand to experience art more intensely.

Guided tours led by curators

As part of the event, two thematic tours are also planned, which are led by experienced curators. Take part on Friday, April 12, at 4 p.m. at the “Emerging Artist” with the exhibition manager Hannah Weber-Heidenfels and then at 5 p.m. on the “Art under € 500” with the exhibition manager Oliver Lähndorf.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of emerging artists and discover outstanding works that are available for less than 500 euros. These exclusive tours offer you the unique opportunity to get to know art from a new perspective and to enter into an inspiring dialogue with contemporary artists.

Collector talks

On Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1 p.m., the organizers invite you to take part in this year's Collectors Talk in the bar. Visitors can go to an inspiring exchange with Dr. Anna Schwan and Kolja Reichert, former art critic of the FAZ, program curator of the Bundeskunsthalle and now chief curator of the NRW art collection.

The two renowned experts also become new book "Can I?" speak that art brings in an understandable way. In this book, 50 frequently asked questions about art are answered, which are also of interest to lay people without expert knowledge.

Late view

On Friday, April 12, the fair is open until 10 p.m. so that visitors have the opportunity to explore the exhibition in a relaxed atmosphere. Stroll through the rooms with a glass of wine in your hand, listen to the rousing beats of DJ Levente and be inspired by the works of art.

The late view on Friday evening offers the ideal way to enjoy the visit to the trade fair without the hustle and bustle of the weekend and without crowds - also suitable for families with strollers.

Urban art input installation

The talented artist Tomislav Topic from Berlin has created a unique and distinctive art throughout his career, which is known for their colorful and local installations. His focus on color and shape enables him to create generally understandable works of art that authentically address the viewers.

No matter whether painting or installations, Tomislavs works find recognition worldwide and bring together people of different cultures through art.

For the Affordable Art Fair Berlin, he worked with the Artnow gallery to create its impressive ceiling installation.

Special format: art below EUR 1,000

The special format “Art below EUR 1,000” for rather small budgets shows its own curated wall with high -quality works by different galleries.

Package service

Another special feature of the fair: Visitors can take home the art acquired on site directly in pink packages. The art purchase should be designed as easily as possible for the audience.

Visitor fos to the art fair

Affordable Art Fair Berlin:

12th to April 14, 2024 in Arena Berlin
April 11th: Vernissage
(Alt-Treptow, Eichenstraße 4)
Opening times: Fri. 12-22 p.m., Sat.11-0pm, Sun 11-18 p.m.
Vernissage on April 11 from 6 p.m.
Public late View on April 12 from 6 p.m.

Admission:

• Adults regular: EUR 16
• Pensioners, students, people with disabilities, unemployed: EUR 13

Tickets are available here

Extract from the gallery list:

Artnow Gallery (Berlin), Whitegrid Gallery (Berlin), T&B Gallery (South Korea), Affenfaust Galerie (Hamburg), Paul Roosen Contemporary (Hamburg), Uhlig Gallery (Leipzig), Galerie Flox (Dresden), Pigment Gallery (Barcelona), Kunsthaus Artes (Berlin), 94/97 Gallery (The Hague)

Shown artists (selection):

• International artists: Kisook Lee and Jeong Lim from South Korea (T&B Gallery), Amalia Crişan and Gabriel Marian from Romania (IAGA Contemporary Art), Zita Dávid and Patrícia Jagicza from Hungary (Nagyházi Contemporary), Aren Shahnazaryan and Nare Arzumanyan (Spür), Huseyin Taskin, Tahir Ozgur and Niko Guido from Turkey (The Route Gallery), Edvardas Racevicius from Lithuania (Kunsthaus Artes), Enam Bosokah from Ghana (Gräfe Art.Concept)
• Berlin artists: Cornelia Schleime, Georg Baselitz (Kunsthaus Artes), Tomislav Topic (Artnow Gallery), Christoph Rode (Uhlig Gallery)

Cooperation with the auction platform Catawiki

Catawiki, an online marketplace for special objects, is a partner of this year's Affordable Art Fair Berlin.

From April 5 to 21, 2024, you have the exclusive opportunity to take part in a top -class online auction , in which over 70 carefully selected works of art are presented.

Not only the exhibits exhibited on the Affordable Art, but also street art originals or large-format paintings from other aspiring talents can be bought.

Look forward to abstract and lively canvases of the Berlin artist Christian Sauer as well as the impressive architectural works by Andrea Imwiehe , who are undoubtedly among the highlights of this community auction .

Be cordially invited to become part of this inspiring auction and to enrich your home with a special work of art. Discover your personal favorites under the works of our talented artists and become part of this art event!

Click here directly to the auction page

Joachim Rodriguez y Romero

Owner and managing director of Kunstplaza . Publicist, editor and passionate blogger in the field of art, design and creativity since 2011. Successful conclusion in web design as part of a university degree (2008). Further development of creativity techniques through courses in free drawing, expression painting and theatre/acting. Profound knowledge of the art market through many years of journalistic research and numerous collaborations with actors/institutions from art and culture.

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