Odo Rumpf
Odo Rumpf (born 3 April 1961 in Leverkusen) is a German sculptor working in Cologne. Life. After completing his studies of mechanical engineering at the RWTH Aachen, Rumpf studied with the German artist for two years and has been working full-time as an artist since 1991. Odo Rumpf creates sculptures from industrial finds, large kinetic objects, spatial installations and media sculptures. Odonien. In 2005, Rumpf converted a 5000 m large vacant plot of land, located in Köln- between railway tracks at the periphery of the nearby in the fan-out area of , into an open space studio  site and atelier area which became known as "" (English: Free State of Odonia). The site is also used by other international artists. Decorated with metal sculptures, hosts exhibitions, festivals as well as music, cinematic and dance events. The site and beer garden is also available to rent for events by third parties. is home to the semi-annual robot show "". The nightly fleamarket is also situated there. Since 2020, also hosts the inclusive RoboLAB festival. Exhibitions. An incomplete list of exhibitions: Sculptures in public space. An incomplete list of sculptures in public space: Awards. A selection of awards: Odo Rumpf