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2024, HumaNature Japan Exhibition

Cosimo Gottschall’s work explores the relationship between cultural narratives, materials and techniques, drawing inspiration from a multidisciplinary education and international residencies.

Born in Cologne (1997) and educated in Germany and the UK (International Baccalaureate), he holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from TU Berlin. In 2025–26, he is deepening his material exploration through a postgraduate Master’s in Ceramics and Glass at the Royal College of Art in London.

Self‑directed residencies in Fuerteventura, Morocco and Japan have profoundly shaped his sensibility: Fuerteventura’s volcanic rocks revealed the raw force of earth and fire; Morocco’s desert landscapes inspired wonder and stillness; Japanese philosophies taught him to embrace simplicity and imperfection as integral to his studio practice.

Cosimo’s sculptures, paintings and photography invite viewers to reflect on how humanity, materials and the natural world continuously shape—and are shaped by—one another.

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SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • Apr 2025
    Rhythm: Gallery Space
    Paris, France — Tenri Franco–Japanese Cultural Association
  • Sep 2024
    HumaNature Japan: Gallery Space
    Cologne, Germany — Tenri Japanese‑German Cultural Association
  • Aug–Sep 2023
    HumaNature Morocco: Gallery Space
    Cologne, Germany — Literaturhaus Köln; Pilot project supported by Art Foundation NRW, City of Cologne & Beatrix Lichtken Foundation
  • Aug 2022
    HumaNature Fuerteventura: Gallery Space
    Cologne, Germany — The Turf
  • Apr 2022
    HumaNature Fuerteventura: Art Gallery
    Fuerteventura, Spain — Malpais Arte Contemporáneo

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

  • Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
    Entre Islas: Art Gallery
    Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain — Malpais Arte Contemporáneo
  • Oct 2024 – Dec 2024
    Expressions of Contemporary Art: Art Gallery
    Madrid, Spain — Vanmar Contemporary
  • Sep 2022 – Oct 2022
    Hope: Charity Auction
    Cologne, Germany — Van Ham; organised by Kunst hilft geben & Cultopia Foundation, supporting Ukraine victims
  • Aug 2022 – Sep 2022
    Hope: Art Gallery
    Cologne, Germany — Galerie am Brüssler Platz; organised by Kunst hilft geben & Cultopia Foundation, supporting Ukraine victims
  • Jan 2021 – Apr 2022
    Entre Islas: Art Gallery
    Fuerteventura, Spain — Malpais Arte Contemporáneo

GRANTS

  • Sep 2025 – Sep 2026
    Government of Germany Study-Abroad Grant
    Royal College of Art, London (UK) — State-sponsored support for tuition and living expenses during MA in Ceramics & Glass.
  • May 2024 – Jun 2024
    Culture Moves Europe Award
    Aix‑en‑Provence, France — EU‑funded via Goethe‑Institut; supported development of new raku‑fired sculptural series

RESIDENCIES

  • Dec 2024 – Jan 2025
    Self‑directed Residency
    Mallorca, Spain — Exploring light, stones, olive trees and the sea; inspired current raku sculpture series
  • Feb 2024 – May 2024
    Self‑directed Residency
    Japan — Focus on raku ceramics, Kintsugi, Edo‑kiriko glass engraving & Echizen-washi paper
  • Oct 2022 – Mar 2023
    Self‑directed Residency
    Morocco — Investigated everyday ceramics and desert landscapes; explored material‑culture narratives of endurance
  • Sep 2021 – May 2022
    Self‑directed Residency
    Fuerteventura, Spain — Examined volcanic terrains’ influence on materiality and form

EDUCATION

  • Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
    MA Ceramics and glass
    Royal College of Art, London, UK
  • Apr 2016 – Oct 2020
    BSc Industrial Engineering & Management
    Technical University of Berlin, Germany

PUBLICATIONS

For a full list of publications and catalogues, visit cosimogottschall.com/publications (currently work in progress).

  • Sep 2024 — HumaNature Japan: Exhibition Catalogue (Cologne, Germany)
  • Sep 2024 — Deep Roots: Sculpture Catalogue (Cologne, Germany)
  • Aug 2023 — HumaNature Morocco: Exhibition Catalogue (Cologne, Germany)
  • Aug 2022 — HumaNature Fuerteventura: Exhibition Catalogue (Cologne, Germany)