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Artothek
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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View on mapA unique public institution located in a late-Gothic house, allowing residents to rent art and hosting temporary exhibitions.
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- Great for discovering emerging local and regional artists.
Reviews from Google
This is one of old building in cologne which you can see near main station.
Despite her somewhat unusual manner – some might even call it unfriendly or impolite – I ultimately found the employee to be very helpful. She took her time, gave good advice, and was very helpful. She also recommended some interesting exhibitions; she really comes alive when you talk to her about art.
Currently, Lutz Driessen's work is on display here. Wonderfully hung pictures; I really enjoyed it. You have to ring the doorbell outside; the people there are very nice. Dogs, however, are not allowed.
The banana in art is a versatile, often provocative symbol with multiple meanings. It can represent criticism, but also satire. Furthermore, it's an iconic symbol of Pop Art and the counterculture, notably in the work of none other than Andy Warhol. It can also be a symbol of protest. It even serves as an unofficial seal of approval for outstanding art, as used, for example, by the performance artist Thomas Baumgärtel. A banana is hidden at Cologne's main train station, and there's another one to discover at the Cologne Art Lending Library. 5 stars, no – 5 bananas for the Cologne Art Lending Library! 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
The concept of the art lending library is good; I tried it many years ago. My visit today, however, was appalling. The woman there opened the door already visibly annoyed, then spent the next few minutes correcting, patronizing, and mocking me, ultimately accusing me of subtle aggression. In reality, it was simply bewilderment at this arrogant display of power, which unfortunately had nothing to do with any understanding of art. For a moment, I felt like a three-year-old and reacted accordingly by simply turning around mid-conversation (according to her psychological assessment) and leaving the room empty-handed. It's a shame; I would have liked to give my husband and me the opportunity to lend the paintings a temporary home.