# Inaugural Art Concept Spaces STANDART Opens Up a Platform for Experimentation in Cologne, Germany By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-concept-space References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/standart-concept-space-koeln-germany-opening) & [standart.space](https://standart.space) A new art concept space has opened in Germany and it is the first of its kind in the region. Located in [Cologne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halle-s-46) -- "a 2,000-year-old German city renowned for its High Gothic architecture," STANDART will offer a platform that will proper design, fashion, art, and street culture forward in meaningful ways. The art concept space is a collaborative effort between Andy Chiu and Lukas Podolski (the latter is a German football legend). STANDART inserts itself boldly into the city's fabric. While Cologne's architecture is striking in-and-of-itself, the store's modern demeanor surely proposes an agreeable juxtaposition that allows the styles to thrive off of one another. The art concept space features a [gallery and a cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espace-gabrielle-chanel-1). However, STANDART also offers a few retailing options for brands of the likes of Visvim, John Elliot, ACRONYM, and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art Concept Spaces:** There is a growing trend of art concept spaces that provide a platform for experimentation and collaboration. - **Design-fashion-art Integration:** The integration of design, fashion, and art in concept spaces presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creative industries. - **Retail Innovation in Gallery Spaces:** Combining gallery spaces with retail options allows for unique and immersive art experiences while also driving sales. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can explore the concept of integrating retail options and creating immersive experiences to attract new audiences. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can partner with art concept spaces to showcase their brands in unique and creative ways. - **Cafes and Hospitality:** Cafes and hospitality businesses can collaborate with art concept spaces to provide immersive dining experiences in a creative and inspirational environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nomadic Berlin Design Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-i-walk-the-line.md) - [Hybrid Gallery Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-london.md) - [Inaugural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inizio.md) - [Community-Centric Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableau-gallery.md) - [Pink-Tinted Artful Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moco-concept-store.md) - [Conceptual Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ader-error-tokyo-space.md) - [All-White Interior Artful Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-canvas-1.md) - [Retail Design Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142.md) - [California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-store.md)