At the forthcoming art KARLSRUHE from 5 to 8 March 2009, Berlin's art dealers are presenting a special showcase entitled ART FROM BERLIN in which 15 exhibitors are each staging a one-artist show. The organisation is in the hands of the LVBG, the regional association of Berlin galleries (Landesverband Berliner Galerien). The project is on show in the dm arena, this year's venue for recent art. Art-fair curator Ewald Karl Schrade: 'This is a further extension of the section for contemporary art. The "Berlin Block" is the perfect addition to the other exhibitors there, which is why we have given the whole section the name "New positions".'
The participants have been selected by a jury of experts from the field of art criticism, the art trade, and museums. Each gallery has designed a stand with 25 m² of presentation area. Besides the classic art forms of painting, graphics, and sculpture, also on show are media art (Constantino Ciervo at SAKAMOTOcontemporary), installations (Dodi Reifenberg at Hohenthal und Bergen), and photography (Sven Hoffmann at Maisenbacher Art Gallery). Experienced gallery owners such as Wagner und Partner and Kai Hilgemann are taking part together with young colleagues. A positive side effect for the Berliners: they automatically become candidates for the Baden Württemberg and City of Karlsruhe art KARLSRUHE Prize.
Art dealers, too, benefit in several respects. Although participation is not free of charge, they find excellent conditions here for tapping into this wealthy and rock-solid region in south-west Germany with its high density of potential collectors. The "Berlin Block" also promotes the exchange of experiences. There are plans to make an appearance at art KARLSRUHE in 2010 and 2011, too, to enable the participants to gain a foothold in this particular marketplace.
The Berliners' commitment to art KARLSRUHE has a solid, politico-economic background. The project is being sponsored by the Senate and the European Union as fine art is meanwhile appreciated as a hard economic factor in the federal capital. On top of this the influx of dealers on the Spree remains unbroken.
By the way: the LVBG is also playing host to the BERLIN LOUNGE, offering information on every aspect of the booming art location. Also on show in cooperation with the Berlinische Gallerie is the exhibition entitled "So weit kein Auge reicht - Berliner Panoramafotografien 1949 - 1952" (As far as no eye can see - Panoramic photographs of Berlin, 1949 - 1952).
The participants have been selected by a jury of experts from the field of art criticism, the art trade, and museums. Each gallery has designed a stand with 25 m² of presentation area. Besides the classic art forms of painting, graphics, and sculpture, also on show are media art (Constantino Ciervo at SAKAMOTOcontemporary), installations (Dodi Reifenberg at Hohenthal und Bergen), and photography (Sven Hoffmann at Maisenbacher Art Gallery). Experienced gallery owners such as Wagner und Partner and Kai Hilgemann are taking part together with young colleagues. A positive side effect for the Berliners: they automatically become candidates for the Baden Württemberg and City of Karlsruhe art KARLSRUHE Prize.
Art dealers, too, benefit in several respects. Although participation is not free of charge, they find excellent conditions here for tapping into this wealthy and rock-solid region in south-west Germany with its high density of potential collectors. The "Berlin Block" also promotes the exchange of experiences. There are plans to make an appearance at art KARLSRUHE in 2010 and 2011, too, to enable the participants to gain a foothold in this particular marketplace.
The Berliners' commitment to art KARLSRUHE has a solid, politico-economic background. The project is being sponsored by the Senate and the European Union as fine art is meanwhile appreciated as a hard economic factor in the federal capital. On top of this the influx of dealers on the Spree remains unbroken.
By the way: the LVBG is also playing host to the BERLIN LOUNGE, offering information on every aspect of the booming art location. Also on show in cooperation with the Berlinische Gallerie is the exhibition entitled "So weit kein Auge reicht - Berliner Panoramafotografien 1949 - 1952" (As far as no eye can see - Panoramic photographs of Berlin, 1949 - 1952).
