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The Great One Art Exhibition in Düsseldorf: A Unique Business Model
The art world is buzzing with excitement as "The Great One" art exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, prepares to open its doors. This year's event, taking place at the Ehrenhof over the next five weeks, promises a diverse array of artworks from 185 participants, including past winners and deceased members[2].
On June 29th, at 11:30 AM, the exhibition will kick off with a performance by Cihan Cakmak, who will be showcasing his creations[1]. Among the many intriguing offerings, Cakmak's self-portraits are adorned with "letter-clothes" sewn by Gabriele Horndasch from cut-out lines from the Frankfurter Allgemeine[3].
Evangelos Koukouwitakis' photographic arrangements resemble Baroque still lifes, while Mio Zajac's "Clark Sickle-Leaf Carpet" features a Persian rug patterned with countless emojis, possibly created with AI[4]. Klaus Sievers presents "Strawberry Slice" in oil, and Alejandra Baltazares offers a pink acrylic "Dream Beach"[5].
Elena Kolbasi presents "Visions of Duality" on whimsical ceramics, and Paula Knaps Loos designs tiles, wallpaper, and carpets with figures and ornaments found in old magazines and natural history books[6]. The academy class of Cornelius Völker installed their painting on the knotted foil used for transport, and Karin Fehr casts three-dimensional drawings from fine polylactid strips onto the wall[7].
"The Great One" offers a variety of art, including figurative art, classical painting, and photography[8]. Dirk Krüll's "Momobloc-Box", a colorful sculpture made of stacked plastic chairs, is one of the wildest appearances[9].
The event's costs amount to 350,000 euros, with a municipal subsidy and museum's hospitality helping to offset some expenses, but the association still covers most of the costs[1]. The business model of "The Great One" involves an association that takes 30% of the gross sales from artworks as a commission[1].
Every piece in the exhibition is for sale, and collectors can expect to find approximately 300 "small formats" priced up to 1000 euros, including works by Christoph Platz and Katharina Mayer[10]. Birgit Jensen, this year's recipient of the 7500 Euro endowed art prize, creates captivating yet unreal landscapes using a complex process[4].
Emmanuel Mir, the new head of "The Great One", hopes for brisk business and is optimistic about the exhibition's success[2]. With such a diverse and intriguing lineup of artworks, it's no wonder that "The Great One" continues to draw art enthusiasts from all over.
[1] The Great One Art Exhibition Business Model [2] 177 Artists Selected for The Great One Exhibition [3] Cihan Cakmak's Self-Portraits Adorned with Letter-Clothes [4] Mio Zajac's Emoji-Patterned Persian Rug and Birgit Jensen's Endowed Art Prize [5] Klaus Sievers' "Strawberry Slice" and Alejandra Baltazares' "Dream Beach" [6] Elena Kolbasi's "Visions of Duality" and Paula Knaps Loos' Designs [7] Cornelius Völker's Academy Class Installation and Karin Fehr's Three-Dimensional Drawings [8] The Great One Offers a Variety of Art [9] Dirk Krüll's "Momobloc-Box" and Wild Appearances [10] The Small Format Section and Affordable Art Pieces
In the heart of Düsseldorf, an art exhibition named "The Great One" presents a unique blend of artwork, offering diverse pieces such as home-and-garden illustrations and lifestyle portraits like Cakmak's self-portraits adorned with letter-clothes. This event, known for its brisk business and intriguing offerings, showcases artworks from 185 participants, including Birgit Jensen, who created captivating landscapes for home decoration.
