Open Call GROUP SHOW #15 Announcement of the Winners

The response to the OPEN CALL Group Show #15 was overwhelmingly inspiring. The submissions revealed an exceptional level of artistic quality, diversity, and creative intensity, making the selection process both challenging and deeply rewarding.

In light of the remarkable range of strong positions, we chose to expand the curatorial framework: the exhibition will now feature seven selected artistic positions, alongside 30 Honorable Mentions, allowing us to better reflect the richness and vitality of the works submitted.

We are delighted to announce the selected winners and warmly invite all participants and visitors to join us on January 22 for GROUP SHOW #15—to experience the works in the exhibition space and to meet the artists behind them.

Winners

Martz do Nascimento | Christian Hellmich | Kim Köster | Kata Kukla | Malte Hagen Olbertz | Theresa Schwaiger | Ines Thora

Honorable Mentions

Christoph Ackermann | Yulia Ani | Saskia Bischof | Kateryna Chernetska | Ramona Czygan | Ina Djurković | Katarina Ekelund | Ellinor Euler | Nico Francioli | Claudia Gillies | Jason Gillihan | Milena Marie Heinicke | Charlie Kater | Ivo Kiefer | Stefan Kraft | Samuel Kunz | Chico Leong | Daniel Lisson | Brigitte Mühlenkamp | Stephan Meissner | Maciej Olekszy | Tobi Olsen | Aikaterini Pegka | Ben Post | Michelle Riemer | Andrew Rogala | Steffen Schiemann | André Vonderlind | Hans Vinzenz Seidl | Anthony Tremmaglia

Open Call New Talents 2024

Lilian Mühlenkamp Winner

Lilian Mühlenkamps abstract works on self-framed large sized canvases explore controlled free-flow by using a vibrant technique of color application. In her creative process tension between aleatory (randomly) and openly forming moments of inviting randomness and precise guidance of the material is omnipresent. To only let the paint and water flow, wouldn’t be challenging enough. To create something out of it, to shape, frame it and “communicate” with it is the most interesting part of the act of painting. 

Open Call New Talents 2025

Malwin Faber Winner

Faber’s painting explores the tension between gestural abstraction and geometric precision. His compositions evoke a sense of rhythm and movement, reminiscent of musical improvisation, where dynamic expression meets structural clarity. Through experimental monotype techniques and intricate layering, he creates spatial depth and visual complexity. By extending his work into physical space with objects and installations, Faber opens up a dialogue between image and environment.

Open Call KUNST/MITTE 

Stanislaus Hergert | Heike Weber | Yim Young Ju Winners

The three winners of the KUNST/MITTE Open Call were presented along side the New & Abstract artists at our booth during KUNST/MITTE Magdeburg in August. Together, they showcased a wide spectrum of contemporary positions – from painting and drawing to installation-based works.The focus of the booth was on Landscape and Memory. A diverse selection of abstract works was presented – from collages to art created with artificial intelligence – brought to life through Augmented Reality, offering visitors an immediate and immersive experience.