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RALF KOSMO

Visual Artist

In my work, different levels of reality can meet and overlap. Spirit and matter often stand in opposition to each other in the world. For me, it is an experiment—connecting mathematics, science, mysticism, philosophy, transcendence, and individual life. Construction and destruction are creative tools, as is the conception of different levels in space and time.

“Kosmo wants viewers to delve deeper into the material, focus and sharpen their gaze, and discover things. My impressions invite you to linger. For me, it's about contemplation and taking time,” he explains his art. (Aachener Zeitung)

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Ralf Kosmo lives and works in Cologne. He studied at the Alanus University of Arts and the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne. In 2022, he was a student of Mary Bauermeister, who influenced his artistic work.

Studies

2022

2017 - 2019

1996 - 2000

1993 - 1996

Student of Mary Bauermeister (1934–2023) 

Master's degree (MFA) at Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences Bonn Alfter, under Prof. Petry, Prof. Dr. Eller-Rüter

Studied (diploma) at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne, under Prof. Graham-Smith and Prof. Königstein

Studied at the Art Academy Kassel / GHK, under Prof. Lehnerer and Prof. Vrana

Solo Exhibitions

2024 Galerie Rosemarie Bassi / Europäisches Kulturzentrum Remagen / Tagtraumgeometrien

2023 Wissenschaftszentrum Bonn / Geometric Works
2022 co/Atelier Art Space Köln / Pyramiden Series
2020 C.A.R. (contemporary art ruhr) Innovative Kunstmesse Essen (gefördertes Talent)
2020 co/Atelier Galerie / Geometric Thoughts
2019 EuropArtFair Amsterdam / Zum Gipfel & Beethoven Artworks
2018 Kunstverein Nideggen / Pop-Plakate
2018 Galerie Hallenbad, Wanne-Eikel / Pop-Plakate
2017 Kunstbörse L’ART PRIVÉ Köln / featured Artist / Pop-Plakate
2017 co/Atelier, Galerie / Glasperlensammlung
2016 WDR, Köln /  Glasperlensammlung
2016 co/Atelier Galerie, Köln /  Versteckte Dimensionen
2014 WDR, Köln / Zur Quelle

Group Shows

2026 Künstlerforum Bonn / Chronofragment (tba.)

2025 Galerie 59 Rivoli Paris (France) / Pluie de myons

2025 Haus der Redoute Bonn / An der Schwelle

2025 Kunsthafen Köln / CODE COLOGNE

2024/25 Galerie Bassi Remagen / Arte Carta

2024 Künstlerforum Bonn / Inner Insights

2024 FORESTIVAL  in Lahnstein / Art in Nature

2023 Galerie Bassi Remagen / ieri, oggi, domani, sempre

2023 Galerie eyegenart Köln / Passagen

2022/23 Galerie Bassi Remagen / Winterausstellung der Galerie-Künstler
2022 Basement 16 Bensberg / Mary Bauermeister & Kunsttalente
2022 Altes Pfandhaus Köln / Promised Land
2022 Frauenmuseum Bonn & Europäisches Kulturzentrum Remagen / Sammlung Mary Bauermeister – Kunst von Anderen
2021 Rechenzentrum Potsdam / Kosmos Lem – Neue Bilder zu Neuen Welten 
2020/21 Wissenschaftszentrum Bonn / Götterfunken (in Rahmen der Alanus Hochschule)
2020 Atelier Mary Bauermeister, Oberagger / Entbrannt
2019 Galerie Geißler Bentler, Bonn / Beethoven-Marathon (in Rahmen der Alanus Hochschule)
2019 Künstlerforum Bonn / Anberaumt
2019 Universität Bonn & Beethoven Orchester Bonn / beethovenesk
2018 Oper Bonn / Abschluss des Europäischen Jahres des Kulturellen Erbes ECHY2018 / ProBeethovenhalle e.V.
2018 Kunst Kilometer Bensberg / Kunst Könner IBH
2018 WDR Köln / co/Atelier Jahresausstellung
2017 Galerie Art Café, Köln / Gruppenausstellung Black Friday
2016 Museum Ludwig, Köln / Kunstaktion Art Deposit Project
2016 Galerie eyegenart, Köln / Gruppenausstellung Kunstsommer
2015 co/Atelier Art Space, Köln / Gruppenausstellung Offene Ateliers
2013 WDR Köln / Gruppenausstellung Status Quo
2009 Hörspielsommer Leipzig / Nominierung Hörspiel Gorgons Koffer

Art Fairs

2026 Kunstmesse Basement 16 Bensberg (Germany)

2021 Affordable Art Fair Hamburg (Germany) co/Atelier Galerie
2020 C.A.R. Essen (Contemporary Art Ruhr) (Germany) gefördertes Talent
2019 Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt (Germany) co/Atelier Galerie
2019 Art Innsbruck (Austria) Part2Gallery
2019 EuropArt Fair Amsterdam (Netherlands) Solo Show
2018 Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt (Germany) / co/Atelier Galerie
2017 Kölner Liste Köln (Germany) / co/Atelier Galerie
2017 Kunstbörse L’ART PRIVÉ Köln (Germany) / featured Artist
2014 art:pu‘l Pulheim (Germany) / Solo Show

STUDIO

COLOGNE

​The artist Ralf Kosmo is interested in physical phenomena of the universe and the quantum world.
With his artworks, he creates multiple connections that incorporate physical, mathematical, philosophical, mystical, and profane/worldly aspects. 
The predominant triangular combinations draw the viewer's attention back to form. The eye takes in the materials, color frequencies, and notations. In some cases, the origin of individual fragments can be determined. The finely composed collages appear different again and again due to different angles, lighting, reflections, and luminescence. Kosmo often processes worthless materials such as packaging, plastic waste, but also many things from his immediate surroundings. He says it is a personal archive—a document of our times. He lives and works in Cologne, Germany.

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APPROACH

I am currently in my creative orbit. Leave me a message or contact my gallery partner:

Galerie Rosemarie Bassi
Marktstraße 109
53424 Remagen (Germany)
www.galerie-rosemarie-bassi.eu

For licenses and copyrights, please contact:

VG Bild-Kunst
Weberstraße 61
53113 Bonn (Germany)
info@bildkunst.de

Fotos: Thomas Sawer, Ralf Kosmo

THANKS FOR YOUR MESSAGE

Bilder + Werke ©RALFKOSMO / VG BILD KUNST 

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