contemporary art ruhr (C.A.R.)
The innovative art fair at the Zollverein world heritage site
contemporary art ruhr 09 / Photo: Zollverein Foundation/Matthias Duschner
"contemporary art ruhr" (C.A.R.) is an innovative and dynamic fair format. It has hosted two art shows annually since 2006: a media art fair in the summer and an exhibition of contemporary art in the autumn, with the Zollverein world heritage site as the venue each year.
As part of the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010, C.A.R. is now destined to become a international art event. Moving away from what has been done before, the objective of "contemporary art ruhr" is to develop an arts marketplace that the Ruhr can call its own. Unbiased. Minimalist. Vibrant.
Since 1997, the fairs have been attended by people from all over Germany and an increasing number of international visitors. Participants include established and recently-opened commercial galleries for contemporary art, acclaimed museums, academies, public art galleries and art societies. Selected artists are provided with a small area of subsidised floor space, giving them the opportunity to attend a high-calibre art fair, while projects by art-school students are also on display.
In parallel to the fair there are special exhibitions, events, symposia, the C.A.R. Gallery, an open competition for photography and digital art, not to mention the "open photo days". For those interested in the world of art, C.A.R. offers an insight into the current art market at the cutting edge of a dynamic industry.
Media Art Fair Outdoor Area:
June 2 - July 4, 2010
Zollverein colliery world heritage site, Building C88, C70, Outdoor area
Contemporary Art Fair:
October 29 - 31, 2010
Fair Days:
October 30, 12:00 – 20:00
October 31, 11:00 – 19:00
Zollverein XII colliery world heritage site, Building A6, A5, A12, SANAA Building, Erich-Brost-Pavillon/Kohlenwäsche, Outdoor area
Partners: Zollverein Foundation, Essen Office of Culture, media companies and other commercial enterprises