Alan Bieber - Düsseldorf
Exceptional Food and International Art
Universal Rhetoric, Communication and Political Science, Newer German Literature and Sociology – leaning on these academic sciences, Alain Bieber would have been able to address all kinds of social issues. But only in art he found the freedom he longed for and, as paradox as it may sound, Alain Bieber wants to help artists to realize their work. With his blog rebel:art and the International Stickeraward he stirs up the art scene, curates exhibitions on the brink of illegality – and gets assignments from the journal “art” and the TV station “arte”. Alain Bieber sees today’s art scene like it was the punk scene in the past. Generally though. In that spirit he brazenly enthuses in unconventional thinking and cultural education. During his 18 months as director of the NRW-Forum in Düsseldorf, Alain Bieber put artists from their studio right into the exhibition space, for example into a rocket designed for working and living. He surprised his audience with naked selfies, internet cat videos and a chip-implanting performance. The people of Düsseldorf however also had a surprise for Alain Bieber, “ The mystical Rhenish cheerful nature is real” he says “even if things do not look so bright, the people are still content ”.
Author: Petra Engelke
Foto: Erwin Wenzel
Vintage and more
A tip for fans of US vintage furniture and accessories: this second-hand shop, run by Alex Aleksiejewin, who grew up in the Pfalz near Kaiserslautern, is a real treasure trove and holds many a curiosity. If you value a stylish interior and extravagant accessories, but you despise new products, you will definitely find what you are looking for in the American Retail Store. There are retro armchairs, vintage bicycles, a variety of different chairs, tables, lamps and much more. The huge selection makes the collector's heart beat faster and invites you to browse and shop. The retail store is definitely worth a visit to the Hansaallee 159.
Author: Oliver Kapp
Fotos: Bozica Babic
Barbarossaplatz 7 40545 Düsseldorf http://www.american-retail.de/
Bread & Roses
A tip for fans of US vintage furniture and accessories: this second-hand shop, run by Alex Aleksiejewin, who grew up in the Pfalz near Kaiserslautern, is a real treasure trove and holds many a curiosity. If you value a stylish interior and extravagant accessories, but you despise new products, you will definitely find what you are looking for in the American Retail Store. There are retro armchairs, vintage bicycles, a variety of different chairs, tables, lamps and much more. The huge selection makes the collector's heart beat faster and invites you to browse and shop. The retail store is definitely worth a visit to the Hansaallee 159.
Author: Oliver Kapp
Gerresheimer Str. 12 40211 Düsseldorf http://www.breadroses.de/
art instead of squash
Art lovers Rudolf and Rosen Dahmen's home is something special – a vacant squash hall, which is also used as a location for high-profile art exhibitions. Currently, Gregor Schneider and Ralf Berger present their works here. Works can be viewed in all of the Dahmens' rooms. Six squash courts have become artists' studios, the other squash courts serve as showrooms - living, dining and kitchen areas are set up like lofts. In one of the training areas there is something interesting to see: the installation "Posthistoric Melancholy", in which Berger focuses on the state of today's mindless politics.
Author: Oliver Kapp
Engerstraße 56 40235 Düsseldorf