Brussels (Eurotoday): Art fans rushed to Aldi to buy Koen Vanmechelen’s ‘Cosmogolem, Giant of Hope,’ with 10,000 pieces at €25 each. The sales support projects in Zimbabwe. Bertine and Jens were excited to get their artwork.
Art lovers rushed to Aldi this morning, 7 December, to buy ‘Cosmogolem, Giant of Hope,’ created by famous artist Koen Vanmechelen. The store is selling 10,000 copies for 25 euros each, with the money going to support a new project in Zimbabwe. Many fans arrived early, excited to buy a piece of Vanmechelen’s art, with some even going to different Aldi stores to increase their chances of getting one.
How will Aldi’s sale of Koen Vanmechelen’s ‘Cosmogolem’ for €25 impact art accessibility?
Bertine, a former aesthetics teacher, woke up early on 7 December to try and buy ‘Cosmogolem, Giant of Hope.’ She researched and thought each Aldi store would have about twenty copies, which isn’t many. As she looks at the long line, she worries about getting one. Jens, waiting behind her, starts counting the people ahead and feels it might be close. Bertine is a big fan of Koen Vanmechelen and has seen his performances and visited Labiomista in Genk. She loves his famous chicken artwork.
The store was about to open, and the line was getting longer. Two women were planning to rush for the deals. When the doors opened, everyone rushed to the cash registers. The women worried if there would be enough items left. Bertine and Jens came out of the store happy with their Koen Vanmechelen artwork. Jens says they won’t sell it; they want to keep it at home in a special place.
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So, let me get this straight: art straight from the shelves of Aldi? Next, they’ll be selling Picasso in the frozen aisle! 🎨🧊 But hey, at least the profits are going to Zimbabwe—because nothing says “support local art” like a bargain bin! 😂
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