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More than just a piece of furniture: how the chair conquered art and design

By Jelena Pecic

As a throne it was reserved for rulers only for a long time. Now the chair accompanies us daily, is both a design object and a work of art. This is also shown by artist John M Armleder currently at the Schirn.

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Which artists are behind these bands?

By Maria Sitte

Whether it’s Wolfgang Tillmans, Angela Bulloch or Jean-Michel Basquiat - a lot of artists find themselves in music. And often put on spectacular shows with their bands.

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C is yellow and tastes like kiwi

By Julia Schmitz

Seeing sounds and tasting colors: Synesthesia remains a mysterious neurological phenomenon that has provided inspiration for artists time and again.

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"We can lend other people our ears"

By Johanna Laub

For about 10 years Ensemble Interface has been shaping the contemporary music scene. A conversation on their first work in the white cube, Music-Theatre and the possibility to start from the scratch.

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Artist Nevin Aladağ transforms furniture into musical instruments

By Carina Bukuts

Her music rooms have been exhibited worldwide. Nevin Aladağ explains how to turn wardrobes into cellos and tells about her first work with a hip-hop dancing family.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall...

By Anuschka Berthelius

Everything shines, everything glitters! Inspired by John M Armleder’s sparkling sea of ​​disco balls at the Schirn: Here are our 10 highlights of mirrors in art history.