Telekom opens its doors for young artists
The first Telekom “Young Art Lovers” tour was held to coincide with the start of the Art Cologne fair. Alongside numerous works from Telekom’s own art collection, a special highlight also awaited the premiere’s guests from the Friedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium.
Launch of “Young Art Lovers”, Telekom’s new art format. On a total of five dates from April to October of this year, schools and universities will be given an exclusive insight into the Art Collection Telekom. That’s why 18 students from the advanced art course in grade 11 at the municipal Friedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium visited the company’s headquarters in Bonn, Germany on April 19.
They were the first to take part in the guided tours. “I find it especially interesting how art is integrated into the everyday working life of a company,” said Sophie, one of the students from the high school. “You don’t normally expect that in this kind of environment.”
During a one-hour tour, the curator of the Art Collection Telekom, Natalie Hoyos, also gave the young artists access to works of art that are in the part of the company that is not open to the public. The focus of the Art Collection is on works by young, contemporary artists from Southern and Eastern Europe.
Maxim, who is also part of the advanced art course, was pleasantly surprised: “I didn’t expect anything like this – it’s not a conventional exhibition. There are artworks to discover both indoors and outdoors. I think that’s what makes the work atmosphere more pleasant and provides inspiration.”
A special highlight for the guests was the Polish artist Iza Tarasewicz being there in person. Her sculpture, “ONCE INFORMATION HAS PASSED INTO PROTEIN”, has been on display as of late in the foyer of the Telekom headquarters. The artist gave the students an exciting insight into the creative process involved in her work. She, too, was enthusiastic about the event: “I’ve seen for myself how beneficial it is for children when they learn new things. Even as a young person it was special to me when grownups took the time to tell me something about art. That’s why I simply can’t say no to events like these.”
The Art Collection Telekom was set up in 2010 and includes a wide range of contemporary art – from drawings to digital installations. Interested school and university students are in for a treat. The exhibition will already be opening its doors again as part of “Young Art Lovers” on May 7. The other dates are June 18, July 16 and October 8 – from 12 noon to 2 p.m. For more information and to register, go to art@telekom.com.