Temple of Grain

Analog Art Affair 2025 – A Visit to the Temple of Grain and Chemistry

If you’re looking for a place where film crackles, chemistry smells like possibility, and artistic conversations happen without filters, then the Analog Art Affair on November 29, 2025, in Cologne is exactly where you should be. For a full 13 hours, the city transforms into a living laboratory for everyone who thinks, feels, or simply enjoys working analog — or just wants to experience real grain under their fingertips again.

With around 50 exhibitors, the fair feels like a walk-in treasure chest: vintage cameras, rare film stocks, handmade prints, experimental processes, and even wet-plate portraits created right in front of you. Entry is free, the atmosphere is open, curious, and pleasantly unpretentious. You’re not just browsing — you’re immersing yourself.

But what truly defines the day isn’t the gear. It’s the community. The organizers emphasize a structured program, live activities, and small stage moments designed to spark conversations among visitors. Add music, food, and drinks to the mix, and the whole event leans more toward a festival than a classic trade fair.

Another strong element: the Analog Art Affair sees itself not only as a meeting point for the scene but also as a launchpad for emerging talent. Through the “Junge Kunst” (Young Art) initiative, new projects and fresh voices get a spotlight right next to established creators.

In short: the Analog Art Affair is a playground for anyone who still believes in the magic that happens when light hits film. A day where Cologne becomes the capital of analog thinking — and one you shouldn’t miss.