Get to know young talent in photography!
Düsseldorf Photo Weekend - Portfolio Review on February 2^nd 2013

Promising young photographers will show their work to an acclaimed jury on Saturday 2^nd February in Düsseldorf. The Portfolio Review is open to the public so don’t miss the chance to discover new positions in contemporary photography and witness the reactions of prominent publishers, gallerists and critics.

We’re very proud to announce that Johannes Kersting will be among the 27 young artists to present their most recent work.

The Portfolio Review is organized by Kraut Magazine in cooperation with NRW-Forum Düsseldorf. Find more information here:

http://www.portfolio-review.de
http://www.duesseldorfphotoweekend.de/

Johannes Kersting, MN (polígon), 2012, 92x61 cm

LAST CALL – DON’T MISS THESE EXHIBITIONS

We wish you all a happy, healthy and successful 2013 and hope you had a fabulous new years eve party! Before we turn to all the upcoming exhibitions we want to make sure you don’t miss the last chance to view these fantastic shows of 2012.

Frankfurt: Thomas Scheibitz – One-Time Pad at the MMK
Until 13 January

Thomas Scheibitz is one of the most important and innovative contemporary German artists. The Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt is showing the first extensive solo exhibition of his work in Germany. Scheibitz artwork that includes painting, drawing as well as sculpture moves between the abstract and the figurative realm. He is one of few who have managed to develop a truly unique style within traditional media.

Watch an interview with the artist here…

http://www.mmk-frankfurt.de

Cologne: David Hockney – A Bigger Picture at Museum Ludwig
Until 3 February

In the past six years David Hockney has dedicated himself to the landscapes of his home East Yorkshire. Each one of the artworks was painted at the site en plein air. Hockney manages to create a homage to landscape painting by reinterpreting the genre in an contemporary and very personal way.

http://www.museum-ludwig.de/

Berlin: One on One at Kunstwerke
Until 20 January

One on One is an exhibition that allows for a very private and personal experience while contemplating the artworks. Each artwork can only be viewed by on person at a time. There is no disturbance or interference nor guidance while the viewer is confronted with his vis-à-vis.

One has to rely on ones own senses and understanding of the seen and experienced.

http://www.kw-berlin.de

Hamburg: Matta – Fiktionen at Bucerius Kunstforum
Until 6 January

Roberto Matta belongs to the most important painters of the 20^th Century. Initially educated as an architect the Chilean artist was greatly influenced by his peer painters dedicated to Surrealism such as Dalí, Breton and Duchamp. His impressive large scale paintings which he referred to as inscapes picture the artist’s psyche as fictional landscapes.

http://www.buceriuskunstforum.de

München: R/evolution on Paper at Alte Pinakothek
Until 20 January

The exhibitons shows drawings from five centuries which are part of the private collection of the Klüser family. The display of works by the old masters as well as the important artists of the 20^th and 21^st Century gives a good overview of the evolution of the medium throughout history . In addition the exhibition highlights revolutions in drawing that added new perspectives and dimensions to the medium.

http://www.pinakothek.de

SPECIAL EXHIBITION DURING BERLIN ART WEEK:
STEFAN PANI - SCENARIOS OF SUBVERSION, 14 SEPTEMBER

There’s definitely something good about the summer being over: Berlin’s art scene is back from a long vacation. We’re already in the middle of Berlin Art Week and there’s so much to see. There’s the art fairs ABC and Preview as well as numerous gallery shows all around the city. 

Be sure to check out the gallery hub around the former Tagesspiegel building on Potsdamer Straße 81. 

We’re showing Austrian painter STEFAN PANI in his first solo show in Berlin! Come by for the OPENING TOMORROW of Scenarios of Subversion from 6 - 10 pm.

Address: Potsdamer Straße 81 C, 1st Backyard, House H, 3rd Floor

Other galleries opening tomorrow night are Blain Southern with Lawrence Weiner - Concentricity Per Se and Jiri Svestka with Andrej Dubravsky - Golden Sands.

Stefan Pani, Falle, 2012, Oil on canvas, 110 x 95 cm 

Basel art week 2012 – A guide to the major fairs

One of the most important art events of the year is coming up: the queen of all art fairs Art Basel is calling the international art scene to Switzerland for it’s 43rd edition from 14 - 17 June. A variety of satellite fairs will be showing less established galleries and artists. It’s all about new talent, emerging art and innovative concepts. Here’s a choice of five fairs that are surely worth your attention. 

Art Basel #43

Art Basel is the most important international fair for contemporary and modern art. This year 300 leading galleries from 5 continents will be showing works by 2500 artists. You get to see everything that is renowned and established here. Don’t miss: The Art Statements sector of the fair showing solo-shows by younger artists and galleries – you might discover some new talent here. Check out Canadian artist Zin Taylor at Galeria Vidal Cuglietta.
For more information: www.artbasel.com

Liste #17 – the young art fair

Liste was conceived as the little sister of Art Basel in 1996 and is the oldest satellite fair. The “young art fair” only shows galleries younger than 5 and artists younger than 40 years old. Known for its strict selection process the fair focuses on providing an international overview of the emerging art scene.
For more information: www.liste.ch

Scope Basel #6

Scope Basel is committed to cutting-edge contemporary art from around the world. Expect new positions from a variety of different artistic disciplines. Don’t miss: Austrian painter Stefan Pani at European Art Project – Galerie Hrobsky. View a short video portrait of the artist here…
For more information: www.scope-art.com

Volta 8

Volta is another fair that focuses on emerging contemporary art. The curatorial board changes every year allowing the fair to take on a new perspective with each edition. The fair emphasizes solo artist presentations and creative booth concepts.
For more information: www.voltashow.com

Selection art fair

Selection art fair is the smallest of the satellite fairs only showing 10 galleries and focusing on emerging art from Europe and Asia.
For more information: www.selection-art.com 

Exhibition Opening @ betahaus in Berlin: Retraho - retrato

Dennis Meier / Stefanie Kabitzke // Johannes Bittmann /// Lev Khesin //// Anne Schreiber /// Anke Göhring // Dirk Holzberg

Vernissage: 31. Mai 2012, 19-22 Uhr 
Ausstellung 01.06.2012 – 29.06.2012
Adresse: betahaus, Prinzessinnenstr. 19-20, 10969 Berlin


Drawings by Johannes Bittmann

retraho – retrato
In der täglichen wiederkehrenden künstlerischen Praxis ist eine Einkehr, ein Rückzug gegeben. Sie ist ein visuelles Exerzieren, in dem ein geistiger Freiraum geschaffen wird, in dem eine Fokussierung auf wesentliche Momente einer Realisierung möglich wird. Die Arbeiten, die in solch einem Rahmen entstehen, welcher nicht unbedingt Weltabgewandtheit bedeuten muss, und der dennoch eine gewisse Abkehr/Zuflucht bietet, werden in dieser temporären Ausstellung zusammengebracht und bilden nun selbst einen Ort der visuellen Betrachtung.

retrahit pedem unda
Nach innen fließen als Antwort auf den äußeren Strom einer unerschöpflichen Fülle denkbarer Möglichkeiten kreativ zu arbeiten. Das erfahren, was schon immer hier ist. Tun und Nicht-Tun sind gleichwertig - in welchem Rhythmus sie einander auch immer abwechseln und in welcher Harmonie sie auch immer einander treffen mögen. Jeder prüft das im Alleingang.

Proprium
So zwischenschalten wir uns in diesen Raum; in einem Haus, das sich selbst als einen kollaborativen Arbeitsort bezeichnet - als ein flexibles Massen-Retreat unabhängiger Kreativer und Wissensarbeiter.

Ordinarium
Als Freunde einer bildnerischen Sprache bringen wir unsere Arbeiten in eine stille Kommunikation, über die wiederkehrend gesprochen werden kann und laden alle, die sich verschiedenen Grades mit uns verwandt fühlen, zum Betrachten, zum Diskurs ein.

Legende
retraho (lat.) - -zurückziehen, -bringen, -holen 
retrato (span.) - Portrait 
retrahit pedem unda (lat.) - strömt zurück
Bezug zur HEILIGEN MESSE, Liturgie: 
Proprium (lat.) – „das Eigene“, „das Wesentliche“ 
Ordinarium (lat.) – „das Regelmäßige, stets Wiederkehrende“

New and affordable artwork by Johannes Kersting

Check out some astounding photography by Johannes Kersting…

“Zeche”, 2007, photography, 38 x 47 cm, 500 €

This image was taken at a coal mine in Germany. Although the artwork is of a smaller size it has an astounding presence and can fill even a large white wall.

“Komposition 1090B”, 2009, photography, 39 x 59 cm, 600 €

This image looks like a painting in perfect composition and harmony. Johannes Kersting finds uncanny details in everyday surroundings that we would probably never see.

Impressions from the opening of “Elusive Space” in Munich

This is our very first show in Munich and we love it! The opening was a great success with many interesting guests, inspiring artwork by Johannes Kersting and Genaro Strobel and the world’s best Gin & Tonic by The Duke - Munich Dry Gin. 
We’ll be here until 13 June and are happy to give everyone who drops by a private tour of the exhibition. It’s definitely worth while to get to know more about these very talented young artists.

Take a look at more pictures from the opening here…

NEXT STOP MUNICH: OPENING OF “ELUSIVE SPACE” ON 3 MAY

You’re invited to join us for the opening of the exhibition “Elusive Space” on 3 May in Munich. The show is a cooperation with Henn Galerie, who are generously lending us their space. We will be showing photography by Johannes Kersting and woodcut by Genaro Strobel. Both artists are interested in developing situations that transcend common perceptions of reality and space. Expect to leave with a new outlook.

Genaro Strobel, Leticia                    Johannes Kersting, E55 (Abstrakt V)

Elusive Space - Johannes Kersting + Genaro Strobel
Opening: 3 May, 7 pm
Address: Henn Galerie, Augustenstraße 54, 80333 München
Exhibition dates: 4 May - 13 June, Tu-Fr 1-7 pm, Sa 12-4 pm

Drawing exhibition ” Das Floß + - Zeichnung” at the Betahaus in Berlin

The second art exhibition curated by REIGN OF ART at the Betahaus is coming up. Five artists will show their artwork in a group show that revolves around drawing. All five artists studied with Prof. Hanns Schimansky at the Weißensee School of Arts in Berlin. They have a history together, they know each others artistic positions and intentions and have witnessed them develop over time. 
We’re looking forward to an exhibition that brings out the extraordinary in each position by means of real interaction and dialogue.

Das Floß + - Zeichnung ( 19 May - 25 June 2012)

Address: Betahaus, Prinzessinenstrasse 19-20, 10969 Berlin
Vernissage: 18 April, 7 pm,  Dr. Marianne Bludau will speak
Finissage: 25 May, 7 pm, reading by Prolog - Magazine for Text and Drawing

Participating artists are Yvonne Andreini, whom we represent, as well as Lucia Fischer, Kazuki Nakahara, Katharina Quecke and Astrid Wellenbrock.
By the way, the drawing above was created in a joint effort by all five artists. It proves that there is some serious teamwork going on. 

New Artwork by Johannes Kersting - Hidden Yellow

What’s hiding in the right top corner of Johannes Kersting’s photography? Could it be a bright yellow easter egg? This photography cut-out is so close to it’s three-dimensional counterpart it makes you want to reach out and touch it. It definitely produced several moments of disbelief and surprise at the exhibition in Hamburg.
Check it out here and zoom in to see every detail.

We wish you all wonderful easter holidays and hope you find some surprises of your own hidden away in your baskets.

“Hidden Yellow”, photography cut-out, 80 x 81 cm

Oh no - please don’t touch!