And we're just getting started
Artists of the VdDk 1844

Neringa Naujokaite
untitled (Stencils), 2007
© Neringa Naujokaite / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

This exhibition is not a review of 181 years of the association’s history, but a survey of the current work of VdDK members. It shows their current work and looks towards future artistic work. Positions from all artistic genres are presented: Painting, graphic art, sculpture, photography, and media art.

The association was founded for “mutual help and support”. Solidarity, cooperation, and DIY have always driven the artists. As one of the oldest artists’ associations in Germany, the VdDK has a rich tradition that has a deep impact on Düsseldorf’s urban society. The association currently has 276 members.

The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive supporting program.

Images

Anja Wiese
Gods ‘n Deeds, 2017
© VG Bildkunst Bonn 2024

Anja Wiese
Gods ‘n Deeds, 2017
© VG Bildkunst Bonn 2024

Marc von Criegern
Räumung, 2020
© VG Bild-Kunst 2024
Photo: Robert Pufleb

Marc von Criegern
Räumung, 2020
© VG Bild-Kunst 2024
Photo: Robert Pufleb

Ubbo Kügler
Torensenge, 2024
Gouache on wall
4 × 20 m
ZiF Bielefeld 
© Ubbo Kügler / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Photo: Philipp Ottendoerfer

Ubbo Kügler
Torensenge, 2024
Gouache on wall
4 × 20 m
ZiF Bielefeld
© Ubbo Kügler / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Photo: Philipp Ottendoerfer

Rita Kanne
modus2, 2021 
Wood, bead strands, wire, steel
110 × 70 ×70 cm
Photo: Katharina Siegelring

Rita Kanne
modus2, 2021
Wood, bead strands, wire, steel
110 × 70 ×70 cm
Photo: Katharina Siegelring

Sabine Metzger
untitled, 2022
210 × 285 cm
Photo: Josef Schulz

Sabine Metzger
untitled, 2022
210 × 285 cm
Photo: Josef Schulz

Brigitte Dams 
Koboldgesänge, 2007 – 2022
Installation view
© VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Photo: Brigitte Dams

Brigitte Dams
Koboldgesänge, 2007 – 2022
Installation view
© VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Photo: Brigitte Dams

Birgitta Thaysen
Theodor-Heuss-Brücke, auskragender Gehweg, Düsseldorf, 2022
© Birgitta Thaysen / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

Birgitta Thaysen
Theodor-Heuss-Brücke, auskragender Gehweg, Düsseldorf, 2022
© Birgitta Thaysen / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

Oliver Sieber
Chongqing, 2018 
© Oliver Sieber

Oliver Sieber
Chongqing, 2018
© Oliver Sieber

Katja Stuke
Mimic, 2024 
© Katja Stuke

Katja Stuke
Mimic, 2024
© Katja Stuke