Agathe Richter M.A.

Art Historian and Indologist in Cologne / Köln, Germany

Agathe Richter M.A.

Art Historian and Indologist in Cologne / Köln, Germany

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My profile in a nutshell:

I´m an Art historian, Indologist & Philologist with a profound knowledge of the book trade, the publishing industry and the work of foundations / museums / galleries.

Also I´m involved in volunteering just as political, anti-colonial & feminist causes.

In the art historical context, I am a member of the German Association for Art History / Deutscher Verband für Kunstgeschichte in Bonn.

My top skills / professional competencies:

  • international experience
  • cultural awareness
  • intercultural competence
  • interdisciplinary research
  • book trade
  • gallery management (support)
  • strong organizational skills
  • Working with world-renowned artists, authors, art dealers & publishers - like
  • Christo (Christo Vladimirov Javacheff)
  • David LaChapelle
  • Thomas C. Laird
  • Robert Nippoldt
  • Marlene & Benedikt Taschen
  • Walther König
  • Prof. Henrik Rolf Hanstein
  • etc.
  • Graphic-Print Workshop in traditional printmaking techniques -copperplate print, lithography, aquatinta, drypoint, etching and screen printing
  • Theoretical foundations and practical experience in paper, graphic & book restoration
  • Workshop with:
  • https://www.linden-restaurierung.de/
  • https://www.youtube.com/@papierrestaurierung
  • on-the-job training
  • Regular visits to the most important international art, book, design & HR fairs:
  • TEFAF (Maastricht, Netherlands) #https://www.tefaf.com/
  • ART Cologne #https://www.artcologne.de/
  • showUP (Amsterdam, Netherlands) #https://www.showup.nl/en-gb
  • Zukunft Personal Europe (Cologne) #https://www.zukunft-personal.com/
  • Frankfurt Book Fair #https://www.buchmesse.de/

Methodic soft skills:

  • emotional intelligence
  • accountability
  • proactive self development
  • creativity
  • critical thinking
  • problem solving
  • adaptability
  • collaboration

Travelling the world is one of my passions. Here is a selection of destinations I have travelled to →

Some of them as a solo female traveller - inspired by

https://thefemaleexplorer.de/

https://www.evazubeck.com/:

  • Australia (multiple times; longest 1 year)
  • India (4 times; longest 3 months; educational journeys- solo)
  • Japan (solo)
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan (solo)
  • Hongkong (solo)
  • Singapore (solo)
  • Russia
  • Bulgaria (solo)
  • Dubai
  • Qatar (solo)
  • Morocco
  • most of Europe

I also enjoy architecture, literature, music, film, theatre, photography, fashion/street fashion, design, folklore (Ethnology), food culture - history, philosophy, psychology, political science and sociology.

Currently working as a research associate at a foundation for the arts.

I am looking forward to making new professional connections.

  • Education
    • University of Cologne