In a world of ever advancing and quickly connecting media and technology, it is a wonder that the admiration and appreciation of physical and material art hasn’t waned as a result. With the ability to access almost constant stimulation, it would seem that the quiet contemplation of a painting or a sculpture might be too slow in today’s world. However, we know this is not the case. In spite of the fast-pace of life, or perhaps because of, the ability to silently contemplate a work of art, or discuss it with others, is an activity that keeps of us connected to each other and out of the haze of technology. If visiting Germany and are staying at one of the Dusseldorf trade fair hotels, then there couldn’t be a better place to partake in such activities.
Dusseldorf is well-known for its connection to some of the most important contemporary German artists. The home of the Kunstakademie Dusseldorf, a Napoleonic era building, the art school was famous even in the 1850s when students flocked there from all over world to learn the famed ‘Dusseldorf technique’ of landscape painting. In the 20th century, the school has produced such famous names as Joseph Beuys and Gerhardt Richter. In Dusseldorf, one can get a sense of the world and the historical context in which they were learning and working in. The city has a vast amount of museums in general, but art is certainly its specialty. One can see examples of art from all ages at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Museum Kunstpalast, the Kunstmuseum Dusseldorf im Ehrenhof, and Kunsthalle Dusseldorf, in addition to hundreds of smaller galleries.
Whatever one’s business is at the trade fair, be sure and schedule enough time for taking in some of the fantastic art the city has to offer. Not much time need be spent at whichever Dusseldorf trade fair hotel one is staying as there is plenty to keep one occupied. Take a moment out of the busy and fast day at the trade fair and see some art.
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