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The Kunstmuseum Basel has always been a place of dialogue—and sometimes controversy. In 1967, Basel came together to save two Picassos. A decade later, the acquisition of a Joseph Beuys work sparked fierce protests and debate. The guest of the latest episode of one.voice, Director Elena Filipovic carries this spirit forward, exploring how museums can remain places of exchange, participation, and n...

Looking at Meredith Rosen Gallery's Instagram, you might wonder if the account has been hacked, as some posts seem to have little to do with the art world at first glance. In the new episode of one.voice , Meredith speaks with Fabian about rediscovering overlooked art-historical voices like Swiss painter Irène Zurkinden and introducing artists such as Anna Uddenberg to American audiences for t...

Anyone who has been in Basel during the June art fair week in recent years will almost certainly have heard of the Basel Social Club. In the latest episode of one.voice , Fabian speaks with one of its co-founders, gallerist Robbie Fitzpatrick, about the vision behind the initiative. We discuss what it takes to build a project of this scale, how the Basel Social Club offers an alternative to the tr...

For each year of her tenure at Salzburger Kunstverein, Mirela Baciak develops a new program that engages deeply with pressing social and cultural questions. This year’s program, Captcha Realism, explores what it means to be human in the digital age, caught between artificial intelligence and machines. Mirela shares the sources of inspiration behind the program with us and speaks about her vision f...

In 2000, Artnet launched one of the first online auction platforms for art. More than 25 years later, Sophie Neuendorf, daughter of Artnet’s founder and now Vice President of the company, joins Fabian at one.voice. We talk about how Artnet helped democratize the art world, what the company is doing today, and what’s next — from AI and digital transformation to the technologies that are reshaping h...

At the beginning of the 20th century, Franz Kafka wrote The Metamorphosis , a story about Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning to find that he has been transformed into a giant insect — a strange and unsettling exploration of alienation, identity, and existence. That same sense of absurdity comes back when we have a look at the current exhibition by today’s guest, Zuzanna Bartoszek, at CFA Galle...

The guest of the new episode of one.voice is a global nomad and visionary. The conversation with Paulo Nazareth begins at the very origins of humankind and unfolds across time, places, and perspectives — exploring the meaning of art, the inequalities and contradictions within our societies, and the connections that bind us together. Paulo reflects on community, his people and ancestors, the experi...

In the latest episode of one.voice, Diandra Donecker, Managing Director of Grisebach, joins Fabian. We talk about her journey to the top of one of Germany’s most renowned auction houses, how the business of art in the secondary market actually works, and what it takes to lead a historic institution into the future. How do you win major collections? Where does an auction house create real value tod...

The guest of the latest episode of one.voice is Belgian fashion designer Mattia Van Severen. Coming from a family of designers, Mattia spent years collaborating with and advising international fashion houses before founding his own label. In this episode, we talk about the identity of his brand, how his collections come to life, and the sources of inspiration behind his work — including the visual...

In the new episode of one.voice, we’re talking about Germany - but not in a political sense. This time, it’s about aesthetics, design, and the question of how we can rethink our own cultural identity. Fabian sits down with style icon and creative all-rounder Julian Daynov to talk about his project Neudeutsch and his vision of making German design cool, relevant, and internationally visible. We tal...

In the new episode of one.voice , Fabian is in conversation with artist Mikołaj Sobczak, whose work moves between painting, performance and historical research. We talk about his fascination with history, his Polish roots, and the ways personal and collective memories shape the images and stories we inherit. Mikołaj shares insights into his artistic process — from researching historical figures an...

In the new episode of one.voice , Fabian is in conversation with Peter Gorschlüter, director of the Museum Folkwang in Essen. Founded in 1902 by the art patron Karl Ernst Osthaus, the Museum Folkwang was created as a bridge between people and art, with the vision of making art accessible as a means of education and personal development. In this episode, we discuss how this founding idea can be int...

In the latest episode of one.voice , Fabian is in conversation with model and actor Paul Boche. We talk about his new film Der Heimatlose , his preparation for portraying the character Hein, and how stepping into a historical role can open up new perspectives on personal and collective ideas of Heimat. Paul shares his thoughts on the emotional work behind acting, the process of understanding a cha...

In the new episode of one.voice , Fabian meets a true constant in the German art world: Raimund Stecker. For more than 50 years, Raimund has been working alongside artists; beginning his career as a bookbinder and later becoming a curator, writer, and museum director. In this conversation, he shares his experiences and encounters with artists such as Joseph Beuys, Blinky Palermo, Otto Piene, and J...

The latest episode of one.voice features photographer Yaël Temminck, who recently released his first book, titled Anthology - a striking collection of individuals who have profoundly shaped our understanding of culture today. In conversation with Fabian, Yaël reflects on the making of the book and shares how photography became a way of reconnecting with himself. Yael discusses the art of recognizi...

In the new episode of one.voice, Fabian sits down with Berlin-based design duo Jale Richert and Michele Beil. Founded by Jale and Michele in 2014, the brand has been creating exclusively unisex fashion ever since. Now, the duo has taken another step in its journey, opening their first store in a former pharmacy in Berlin. In their conversation with Fabian, they look back at the beginnings of Riche...

In this episode, things get regal as Fabian meets the artist Heinrich von Wrede and the founder of PASSAGE, Victor Auberjonois, during the first edition of the PASSAGE RESIDENCY at Schloss Willebadessen. Over a bottle of wine, the three discuss the story behind Passage and the Residency, exploring how artists engage with the resources, infrastructure, and opportunities available to them. They also...

In the latest episode of one.voice , Fabian sits down with Dirk Schönberger, Designer and Chief Brand Officer of MCM and VETSAK. Together, they explore the intersection of streetwear and high fashion, the evolution of the fashion industry, and why so many brand collaborations today have become overused and lost their meaning. They also discuss the iconic legacy of MCM, worn by global stars like Be...

In the second live podcast in collaboration with KÖNIG GALERIE, Fabian speaks with artist Alexander Wertheim about his exhibition FUGUE IN OXIDE. For the first time, Alexander presents a new series of large-scale works. In the conversation, he reflects on the evolution of his painting practice over the past years, his transition from spray paint to brush, and the development of his visual composit...

In the new episode of one.voice, Fabian is in conversation with artist Ian Waelder.  Ian‘s artistic practice explores memory and trace by connecting archival histories, language, and personal biography. Working across photography, sculpture, sound, and installation, he uses everyday materials to reflect on what remains undocumented and to question the conditions and politics of memory formation. W...

In this episode, the time has finally come: Manuel and Fabian sit down in Manuel’s apartment at Berlin’s Schinkelplatz, surrounded by his extraordinary art collection. At the heart of this episode are Manuel’s collection and his Salon Schinkelplatz, where he hosts conversations, brings people together and opens the doors of his apartment to a wider audience during Gallery Weekend and Berlin Art We...

In the new episode of one.voice, Fabian sits down with Kumasi-based artist Jonathan Okoronkwo, whose studio is located directly within a scrapyard. Jonathan’s artistic practice explores the relationship between humans, technology, memory, and mortality through the transformation of discarded machine parts. In the conversation, Jonathan reflects on his fascination with machines, the role of languag...

In this episode Fabian talks to Cologne-based architect Paul Böhm. He designed, among others, the Cologne Central Mosque and the Trier Employment Agency, and worked with his father Gottfried Böhm on the Hans Otto Theatre. Paul Böhm comes from one of Germany’s most influential architectural dynasties: his grandfather helped shape modern sacred architecture, while his father, Gottfried Böhm, was the...

There are probably few people who have already appeared on the one. profiles as often before an episode as Albrecht Fuchs. Many of our previous podcast guests have been photographed by him. Now the time has finally come: Albrecht joins Fabian to talk about his portraits of artists and cultural figures. The conversation centers on his approach to portraiture — how he encounters his subjects, what i...

He is the son of one of Germany’s most influential collectors of contemporary art — yet he has carved out a path entirely of his own. Starting out as a documentary film producer, he later went on to found several off-spaces dedicated to contemporary art. Today, Alex Flick is the founder and owner of Gathering, a gallery with locations in London and Ibiza. In this episode, we talk about the gallery...