Ehrenfeld gallery owner saves masterpieces by Ole Fischer from the landfill!

Ehrenfeld gallery owner saves masterpieces by Ole Fischer from the landfill!

How often do you think that old becomes trash? Kerem Akar, the gallery owner from Ehrenfeld, recently made a remarkable find that is anything but trash. While he was disposing of residual waste from his gallery EhrenArt in a landfill in Cologne-Niehl, he came across true art treasures - paintings that were signed by Ole Fischer. The artist, who died in Cologne in 2005 at the age of 61, was considered one of the most recognized painters and lithographers of his time and had exhibitions in numerous museums and galleries worldwide.

The discovery of the eight works of art not only brings a breath of fresh air to the local art scene, but also a value estimated at several thousand euros. Akar can be really happy, after all he considered the pictures too good to throw away and on December 6th he is even planning a special corner for the Fischer works in his upcoming exhibition. Another highlight for art lovers will be Art Miami 2026, where he would like to transfer the pictures.

The artist Ole Fischer

A look at Ole Fischer's biography makes the significance of the discovery clear. Born Hermann Jürgen August Fischer on August 14, 1943 in Remscheid-Lennep, Fischer was a German painter and lithographer who began his career in the 1960s. His career took him via the Cologne factory schools to the USA, where he worked as a lithographer with greats such as Robert Rauschenberg and Willem de Kooning. From 1984 at the latest, Fischer devoted himself entirely to painting and left behind an impressive legacy of abstract expressionist works, which were often created over long periods of time and combined several techniques.

Fischer's works have been exhibited not only in Cologne, but also internationally in renowned museums. Particular attention should be paid to the exhibition at the LVR-Landesmuseum Bonn in 2016, which impressively showcased the diversity and depth of his art. His sudden death in 2005 shocked the art world, but with the discovery of Akar, Fischer's works are now being revived.

Future of works of art

Given the high esteem attributed to the works, collectors can look forward to what Akar plans to do with the images. If they are transferred to Art Miami 2026, interest in Fischer's art could increase further. After all, Fischer was not only a master of his subject, but also a teacher who taught at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences from 1977 to 1983 and thus influenced generations artistically.

In summary, Kerem Akar not only has a knack for art, but also proves that true treasures can emerge from waste. Who knows how many masterpieces are still hidden in landfills, just waiting to be discovered. The art scene in Cologne remains exciting and full of surprises.