Darek Kondefer series of painting art works - red tree, Art Cologne 2023
Darek Kondefer sculpture / installation - children of sodom
Darek Kondefer sculpture / installation - havilah
Darek Kondefer series of painting / installation works - boat
Darek Kondefer series of painting art works - mystical landscapes

darek kondefer (hermit)
selected works

Darek Kondefer series of images art works - go Shopping
Darek Kondefer series of art works - snapshots
Darek Kondefer series of art works - fish
Darek Kondefer series of photographs - about
Darek Kondefer artist's statement

From the last minute

Enari Gallery is an exciting and alluring destination nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam's city center. Specializing in modern and contemporary art, our gallery showcases a diverse range of captivating paintings and exquisite fine art creations. Our team of passionate and knowledgeable curators curate a carefully curated selection of pieces from both established and up-and-coming artists. Additionally, we take pride in housing an exclusive private collection, adding a touch of exclusivity and intrigue to our offerings.

Galerie Boisserée, a bastion of creativity, first opened its doors in Cologne in 1838 as a haven for art enthusiasts. Under the visionary leadership of gallerists Johannes Schilling and Thomas Weber, this esteemed establishment has flourished into a thriving hub for contemporary art. Johannes, inheriting the gallery from his father, became the sole owner in 1988, infusing his own artistic sensibilities into the space. With the rebranding as J. & W. Boisserée GmbH in 1990, Johannes took on the role of Managing Partner, orchestrating the curation of captivating exhibitions that showcase the vast private collection the gallery possesses. Joining him on this audacious venture, Thomas Weber joined the gallery in 1995 and rose to the position of Managing Partner in 1998. Together, their creative ingenuity and passion for the arts have propelled Galerie Boisserée to the forefront of the contemporary art scene.

Artexpo New York 2024<\h2>

Four decades since its inception in 1978, Artexpo New York has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of some of the most renowned American artists of the 20th century. Icons like Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Robert Indiana, Leroy Neiman, and Robert Rauschenberg owe part of their success to this prestigious art exhibition. As a tribute to its influential role, Artexpo will create a distinguished Hall of Fame, commemorating the brightest stars of both past and present.

Eric Smith, the Vice President of The Art Group, the show's producer, expressed his excitement about Artexpo New York's significant contributions to the art world. "Artexpo New York has been instrumental in propelling the careers of numerous distinguished artists, and it continues to do so even today," Smith stated. Celebrating its 30th show, Artexpo New York will honor this legacy by paying homage to its past while avidly looking toward the future.

In addition to its remarkable history, Artexpo New York aims to enhance its seminar series, previously exclusive to industry professionals, by introducing public lectures. These educational forums, conducted by prominent art experts, will provide consumers with an invaluable opportunity to explore the latest art trends. More information regarding these public lectures, as well as other special events, will be announced

galleries I like:

Galeria Raster

Enari Gallery

Galerie Boisserée

Maddox Gallery

Galerie Kellermann

Galerie Michael Janssen

Sandau & Leo Galerie (Doris Leo and Jörg Sandau)

Zuleika Gallery (Lizzie Collins)

Anca Poterașu Gallery

Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (Kristin Hjellegjerde - Owner and Head Curator, Hedvig Liestøl - Director, Eva Maria Ostendorf - Director and Partner, Synne Ravlo - Director)

Crane Kalman Gallery London

Galerie Berès (Anisabelle Berès, Florence Montanari)

Galerie Hurtebize (Dominique HURTEBIZE, Jade ROCH)

Calder Contemporary

Galerie Louis Carré & Cie

Kutlesa gallery: Ante Kutlesa, Marko Kutlesa, Ivana Kutlesa

Rossi & Rossi gallery: Fabio Rossi

Hang-Up Gallery, Ben Cotton Founder & Director

Whitford Fine Art, Adrian Mibus, Director

Piano Nobile Gallery, Matthew Travers Director

Barbara Wien gallery

Paul Stolper Gallery

NOTAGALLERY: Ivan Gette owner, Maria Gitelmann Gallery manager

Stern Pissarro Gallery: David Stern and Lélia Pissarro

Galerie Haus Schlangeneck: Helmut Doll, Frank Gunzelmann

Samuel Le Paire Fine Art

Wilde gallery: Barth Pralong - Partner & Director; Sébastien Maret - Partner & Director; Véronique Huttman - Director, Genève; Simmy Swinder Voellmy - Director, Basel

Galerie Judin

gallery Aurel Scheibler

Galerie Häusler Contemporary Zürich: Wolfgang Häusler, Julia Kruckenhauser

Galerie Crone: Ascan Crone and Mechthild von Dannenberg

Galerie Schimming: Birgit Schimming, Holger Schimming, Stephanie Schürmeier

SmithDavidson Gallery: David Smith, Gabriëlle Davidson, Paul Geerlings

Galerie Clara Maria Sels

Tony Wuethrich Galerie

Galerie AM PARK: Luise Buisman

Baldwin Contemporary gallery: Adam Baldwin

Galerie Brockstedt: Boris Brockstedt

Galerie Andreas Binder

Rosenfeld Gallery

NINA MDIVANI, SHULAMIT BRUCKSTEIN, LARISSA KIKOL

Galleri K: Kristin and Ben Frija

Galerie VON&VON

PLUS-ONE Gallery: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Manon Bolssens

Gallery Sofie Van de Velde

Galerie Kornfeld: Freddy Kornfeld, Anne Langmann, Mamuka Bliadze, Dr. Tilman Treusch, Cristina Wiedebusch, Shahane Hakobyan, Jane Neal, Nina Mdivani, Shulamit Bruckstein, Larissa Kikol

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The Basel-based Galerie Knoell will see parts of its business assumed by Hauser & Wirth, and hire its founder, Carlo Knoell, as a senior director. Art Basel, which stages editions in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Miami Beach, and Paris, has made two major hires for its leadership team: Hayley Romer and Craig Hepburn. Marc Spiegler, the former global director of Art Basel, has joined the board of directors for Superblue. Barbara von Stechow has been a member of the executive committee of the Regional Association of Galleries of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate since 2002. The Sharjah Art Foundation, which organizes the Sharjah Biennial, revealed the five-person curatorial team: Natasha Ginwala, Amal Khalaf, Zeynep Öz, Alia Swastika, and Megan Tamati-Quennell. The British dealer Stuart Shave open Modern Art gallery in Paris. Art patrons and philanthropists Allison K. and Larry Berg have announced the creation of the A&L Berg Foundation. Ingrid Schaffner Joins Hauser & Wirth as Curatorial Senior Director. The Biedermann Gallery was founded in 1971 by the art historian Dr. Margret Biedermann. The Enari gallery is founded by Paul van Gemen and Christina Voulgari. Eva Presenhuber launched her namesake gallery in 2003 in Zurich. Team: Andreas Grimm, Katharina Geymüller. Francesco Manacorda has been named director of Italy’s Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea. Galerie Nordenhake is located in the Lindenstraße in Kreuzberg and in Stockholm. Galerie Nordenhake was founded 1973 by Claes Nordenhake in Malmö. Alexie Glass-Kantor executive director of Artspace in Sydney. Galerie Daniel Lelong & Co.: President and Managing Director: Jean Frémon, Director: Patrice Cotensin, Associate Director: François Dournes.
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Die in Basel ansässige Galerie Knoell wird Teile ihres Geschäfts von Hauser & Wirth übernehmen und ihren Gründer Carlo Knoell als Senior Director einstellen. Die Art Basel, die Ausgaben in der Schweiz, Hongkong, Miami Beach und Paris veranstaltet, hat zwei wichtige Neueinstellungen in ihrem Führungsteam vorgenommen: Hayley Romer und Craig Hepburn. Marc Spiegler, ehemaliger globaler Direktor der Art Basel, ist Mitglied des Verwaltungsrats von Superblue. Seit 2002 ist Barbara von Stechow Mitglied des Vorstandes des Landesverbandes der Galerien in Hessen und Rheinland-Pfalz. Die Sharjah Art Foundation, die die Sharjah Biennale organisiert, gab das fünfköpfige Kuratorenteam bekannt: Natasha Ginwala, Amal Khalaf, Zeynep Öz, Alia Swastika, und Megan Tamati-Quennell. Der britische Kunsthändler Stuart Shave eröffnet eine Galerie für moderne Kunst in Paris. Die Kunstmäzene und Philanthropen Allison K. und Larry Berg haben die Gründung der A&L Berg Foundation angekündigt. Ingrid Schaffner wechselt als Curatorial Senior zu Hauser & Wirth Direktorin. Die Galerie Biedermann wurde 1971 von der Kunsthistorikerin Dr. Margret Biedermann gegründet. Die Galerie Enari wird von Paul van Gemen und Christina Voulgari gegründet. Eva Presenhuber launched her namesake gallery in 2003 in Zurich. Team: Andreas Grimm, Katharina Geymüller. Francesco Manacorda wurde zum Direktor des italienischen Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea ernannt. Die Galerie Nordenhake befindet sich in der Lindenstraße in Kreuzberg und in Stockholm. Die Galerie Nordenhake wurde 1973 von Claes Nordenhake in Malmö gegründet. Alexie Glass-Kantor, Geschäftsführerin von Artspace in Sydney. Galerie Daniel Lelong & Co: Präsident und Generaldirektor: Jean Frémon, Direktor: Patrice Cotensin, stellvertretender Direktor: François Dournes.

My reflections on art, collectors, marchers and contemporary art auctions

ENGLISH: Massimiliano Gioni is the Associate Director and Director of Special Exhibitions at The New Museum, New York. Emmanuel Perrotin, Klaus Biesenbach, is the director of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), and former director of MoMA PS1 and Chief Curator at Large at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He is also the founding director of Kunst-Werke (KW) Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin and Berlin Biennale. Dove of peace. Karen and Christian Boros collector Contemporary art
GERMAN: Massimiliano Gioni ist stellvertretender Direktor und Direktor für Sonderausstellungen am New Museum, New York. Emmanuel Perrotin, Klaus Biesenbach, ist Direktor des Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), und ehemaliger Direktor des MoMA PS1 und Chefkurator am Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Er ist außerdem Gründungsdirektor der Kunst-Werke (KW) Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin und der Berlin Biennale. Taube des Friedens. Karen und Christian Boros Sammler Zeitgenössische Kunst

Bridge collection will be auctioned

The outstanding collection of Brücke artists by Hermann Gerlinger from Würzburg is being put up for auction at Ketterer. A loss for research and the museum world

The Brücke collection of the Würzburg entrepreneur Hermann Gerlinger and his wife Hertha has had an outstanding reputation for a long time. There is hardly an exhibition in Germany or abroad for which a loan has not been requested - for decades. "In terms of weight and size, the collection is probably the most important complete representation of the Brücke artists ," wrote the art historian Heinz Spielmann in 2005. And so the 896 works include: paintings, watercolors, drawings, Woodcuts, etchings, lithographs, sculptures, silver jewellery, stone reliefs, woodwork and mosaics as well as posters, painted postcards, catalogs and membership lists designed by the artists. The collection is now to be auctioned over four years from June at the Munich auction house Ketterer

The element of documentary played a special role for Hermann Gerlinger. The collector went far back in his search for traces of creativity. He found Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's "nature studies" in watercolors from the time when he was still going to school, just fifteen years old. From the work of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner he acquired two sketchbooks, which in the years 1900 and 1901/2 with 23 and 24 sheets respectively contain the earliest evidence of the emerging talent, still captivated by a strict reproduction of what he saw in form and form, paying attention to every detail Colour. And yet there is one sheet that breaks through this narrowness: the 21-year-old drew his father, hatched a lively background and left sections blank. There is more than accommodation here; here new forms and new freedoms are demanded. This also applies to Erich Heckel and his woodcut "Über dem Hügel" from 1903. "Heckel's compositional security in the connection of the different landscape elements is astonishing," explains Hermann Gerlinger. "It is amazing [...] the mastery of this technology, which is new for Heckel."

All in all, Hermann Gerlinger and his wife succeeded in bringing together exemplary pictorial testimonies of the Brücke years between the very beginning and the fading work of Heckel and Schmidt-Rottluff around 1970/76. They convey an idea of ​​what started in Dresden in 1906 and became the "program": "Everyone who directly and unadulteratedly reproduces what pushes him to create belongs to us."

The beginning of the collection

The student Hermann Gerlinger made his first acquisition in the 1950s when he discovered Karl Schmidt-Rottluff’s woodcut “Melancholie” in a gallery: “A seated woman (knee piece) with her head bowed and melancholic eyes, seen from the front, dominates the composition. African vessels on the table in front of her. In the background a naked female figure, completely cut over by her.” This is how Rosa Schapire this sheet in the 1924 catalog raisonné. For a long time, the future collector, attracted by the work's power, stuttered out his first purchase in installments of 5 Deutschmarks. The entry into what is available today was done.

Portraits of the girl Franzi

Three paintings stand out from the wealth of valuable and valuable works: In the summer of 1910, the Brücke painters Kirchner, Heckel and Pechstein went to the Moritzburg ponds to paint. With them was Lina Franziska Fehrmann, not yet 10 years old, whose liveliness and spontaneity repeatedly inspired the painters. Kirchner captured this fire in the sketchbook. And the painting "The Blue Girl in the Sun" was created. Heinz Spielmann emphasizes the "painterly-coloristic quality. […] Kirchner increases the luminosity through the black of the hair and the sparing use of black contours. The girl's bold blue color makes the warm glowing sunny yellow all the more conscious.”

As early as 1909, Erich Heckel created the enchanting watercolor “Fränzi with blanket”, also at the Moritzburg ponds. One of the highlights of the Gerlinger Collection. In 1910 an interior was created in which Fränzi can be seen together with the boy next door, Hans. Here, a pencil drawing of the same subject, which is also part of the Gerlinger Collection, shows how Heckel worked. That both works found their way into the collection: a stroke of luck; owed to the careful collector's attention and strategy. The painting "Reading" by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff surprises with its cubist, faceted surface design. It comes from his woodcuts and is a stylistic device that articulates the painter's typical "areal force".

Hermann Gerlinger passes his collection on to the next generation. That's a noble gesture. At the same time, regrets remain. The most complete Brücke documentation with its valuable documents will no longer exist. A significant source for art historical research is no longer available. And lending becomes difficult.

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