Art Cologne

The contrast between these two colors has certainly always fascinated artists, but few make it a central tenet. Other powerful compositions and forms must be found to reveal these two opposing colors. An age-old rule of physics tells us that white is considered an entity encompassing all the colors of the light spectrum, and black the absence of color, and therefore shadow.
's black and white work Dewasne, the contrast between these black and white entities takes on its full dimension in the dynamic composition of the piece; positive and negative begin a struggle before our eyes, with only a red triangle distracting our gaze.
Jean Dewasne (1921-1999), whose earlier works we presented in an exhibition at the gallery to conclude a series of tributes paid to him in several French museums, has returned to the hearts of collectors and, above all, ignited passions in the eyes of younger generations. His highly contemporary work and its presence in certain public spaces, such as the Hanover metro, remain as relevant as ever.
Black is the primary element for some artists, and Charles Bézie is one of them. For him, there isn't just one black, but a multitude of blacks, which he explores with a mathematician's skill in constructions where thickness borders on the very texture of the canvas.
Nicholas Bodde, whose exhibition alongside sculptor Siegfried Kreitner is currently on display at the gallery, is above all a champion of color. We asked him to experiment with the theme of black and white; the result will be on display at our booth.
Who better than Claude Pasquer understands the true value of black and white as colors? His works begin with colored sections, which are gradually covered in white or black, leaving only thin bands of color visible on the canvas.
With Moon-Pil Shim, whose work we featured at the gallery in May 2014, black is a recurring theme, and white lends it depth. It is on the plexiglass that he applies the monochrome color and works it with fine striations using a cutter.

Andreas Brandt, well-known in Germany, worked extensively with these two colors; his black and white constructions demonstrate great power. A powerful energy emanates from the minimalist movement of some of his works.
Gottfried Honegger, a 98-year-old Swiss artist, frequently explored white in his sculptures and reliefs. This founder of the Espace de l'Art Concret in Mouans-Sartoux, in the hills above Cannes, and a staunch advocate of this abstract and concrete art, will soon have a retrospective at the Centre Georges Pompidou in June. We are delighted that his adopted country is finally paying tribute to his work and his activism.
Many years ago, at an exhibition organized by Repères at the Hans Steinbrenner, we purchased one of his magnificent black wood sculptures, which we will be presenting for the first time at an art fair.
We will also be presenting a work by Nathalie Delasalle, a sculptor of white, to complement an exhibition at the Atelier Blanc in Villefranche-de-Rouergue.

We look forward to welcoming you again in Cologne, and send you our warmest regards.

Anne and Diane Lahumière