Founded
2003
Directors
Joachim Melchers
Simon Melchers
Locations
Frobenstrasse 1
Berlin
10783
Germany
First opened in Aachen, Germany in 2003, ARTCO Gallery has recently expanded its geographical repertoire to include a space in Berlin and in Joshua Tree, California. In March 2023 ARTCO will open a new location in Brussels, Belgium.
Run by Joachim and Simon Melchers, ARTCO presents a wide portfolio of contemporary artists working across a variety of creative practices – and always with a focus on the African continent, its diaspora, and its cultural and historical influence.
The gallery participates in a number of international fairs, seeking to bring art from the continent to the widest possible audience. In addition to its programme of solo shows and group exhibitions, ARTCO Gallery regularly publishes artist monographs and exhibition catalogues.
Gideon Mendel
A rally welcoming SWAPO leader Sam Nujoma on his return to Namibia after thirty years in exile.
1989
Freedom or Death
370 x 170 cm
Chromogenic print on Kodak Endura paper.
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTCO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
Nikon F3 Camera destroyed in the Marshall Fire. From the home of Terry Murphy, Louisville, Colorado.
2022
Burning World
100 x 80 cm
Chromogenic print on Fuji Crystal Archive paper
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTCO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
Amjad Ali Laghari, Goth Bawal Khan village, Sindh Province, Pakistan
2022
Drowning World (Submerged Portraits)
70 x 70 cm
Chromogenic print on Fuji Crystal Archive paper
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTCO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
Erubai Ase, Otuaba, Ogbia Municipalith, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
2022
Drowning World (Submerged Portraits)
70 x 70 cm
Chromogenic print on Fuji Crystal Archive paper
Gideon Menden, courtesy ARTO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
The Home of John Jackson, Toll Bar Village, South Yorkshire, UK
2007
Drowning World (Floodlines)
70 x 70 cm
Chromogenic print on Fuji Crystal Archive paper
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
Greater Evangelical World Crusade Church, Ogbia Municipality, Bayelsa State Nigeria.
2022
Drowning World (Floodlines)
70 x 70 cm
Chromogenic print on Fuji Crystal Archive paper
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTCO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
Flood damaged personal photograph from the home of Gisela Pietsch-Marx. Stolberg, Germany.
2021
Drowning World (Watermarks)
42 cm x 59.4 cm (A2)
Giclee print print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTCO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
Burnt olive tree, Limni region, Evia Island, Greece.
2021
Burning World (Olive Ghosts)
40,6 x 50,8 cm
Darkroom Silver Gelatine Fibre Print on Ilford Multigrade Classic Paper
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTCO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
Burnt olive groves and forest, Agia Anna region, Evia Island, Greece.
2021
Burning World (Scorched Topographies)
80 x 60 cm
Chromogenic print on Fuji Crystal Archive paper
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTCO Gallery
Gideon Mendel
Jenni Bruce, Upper Brogo, New South Wales, Australia.
2020
Burning World (Portraits in Ashes)
80 x 60 cm
Chromogenic print on Fuji Crystal Archive paper
Gideon Mendel, courtesy ARTCO Gallery
