Marcela Böhm – Open Water

Starting on 28 September German-Argentinian painter Marcela Böhm shows her new work at Obrist Gallery. Titled OPEN WATER paintings and drawings are to be seen, which deal with the theme “humans and water”. In her very own handwriting Böhm creates new and unsighted pictures about this existential relation. A catalogue has been published. Press Release …

Armin Hartenstein – Havary

Following our recent Martin Schwenk exhibition, with Armin Hartenstein we present another highly topical sculptor position, despite the fact, that Hartenstein assesses himself as a painter. But this description falls too short: The large-format works take a look at a rock formation in a very sculpural way. The rock formation is separated from its environment, …

Opening Reception Armin Hartenstein on Friday

We cordially invite you to our upcoming Opening Reception with ARMIN HARTENSTEIN, Friday, 25 May, 2012, 7 p.m., introduction by Bernd Ruzicska. Titled HAVARY we show new works by the Dusseldorf based artist. Our exhibition contains large-size reliefs, which seem to be pictorial models of fictional landscapes, and works from the small-sized series “Mes Amis …

Openings Martin Schwenk

Upcoming Sunday, 18 March, 2012, 11.30 a.m. the Museum Haus Lange in Krefeld will inaugurate the exhibition: MARTIN SCHWENK – HOME GROWN. In our gallery the solo exhibition with Martin Schwenk starts on Freitag, 23 March, 7 p.m., titled “COMMANDER MULROY”. Martin Schwenk: “Commander Mulroy”. 24 March to 12 May, 2012 Opening Reception on Friday, …

Robin Horsch and Andreas Titzrath

Upcoming Friday we will start a double exhibition within the frame of our “collector’s lounge”. We will show new works by Robin Horsch and Andreas Titzrath in dialogue. Hereby we fulfill both artists’ wish for a mutual exhibition. The contrasting juxtaposition of the paintings and sculptures can deepen and enrich the understanding of both artists’ …

Opening Reception Wundertüte 2011

Yesterday this year’s edition of “Wundertüte – Die Kunst in Tüten” started with large audience. Martina Eßer of WDR-TV opened up the exhibition with a charming moderation, describing the experiences round the “Wundertüte” from her very personal point of view. On the part of the participating artists Mulheim painter and sculptorer talked about his personal …

Online sale of Wundertuete 2011 has begun

Starting 1. November, 2011kunst-in-tueten.de online order of the 11th edition of “Wundertuete – Die Kunst in Tüten” is possible. “WUNDERTÜTE – Die Kunst in Tüten” is now existing for 11 years! – Over the course of the years more than 80 artists have participated in this art event, more than 4000 surprise bags were filled… …

Opening Reception upcoming Friday

After summer break Obrist Gallery will start with two exhibitions of depth psychological characteristics: Slava Seidel presents her “dream territory”, paintings full of surrealistic phantasies and “impossible” architectures, whereas Boltanski shows childhood memories re-enacted as grown-up in photographic shots. The Opening Reception will take place on upcoming Friday, 9 September, 7 p.m., you are cordially …

Slava Seidel and Christian Boltanski from Sep. 9

Slava Seidel, born 1974 in Krivoj Rog, Ukraine, is living and working in Frankfurt/ Main. 2009 Master Student of Christa Näher, Städelschule 2002-08 Hochschule der Bildenden Künste, Städelschule Frankfurt/ Main 1996 Work as a scene designer 1991-95 Studies in interior architecture, Rerich College, St. Petersburg Slava Seidels paintings are surrealistic phantasies, which recall the “Groteschi” …

Exhibition with Helge Emmaneel and Bianca Müllner

Starting next Friday we will be showing a double exhibition with photo work by Helge Emmaneel and painting by Bianca Müllner. In completely different ways the Hamburg based artists both deal with the theme of the construction of landscape. Helge Emmaneel | Bianca Müllner Selfmade Landscapes 2 July – 14 September, 2011 Opening Reception: Friday, …

Marcela Böhm at Niederrheinischer Kunstverein

Titled “Was man kann” Marcela Böhm shows a wide-ranging exhibition at the Niederrheinischer Kunstverein Wesel starting on Friday, 10 June, 2011. Duration: 10 June – 24 July, 2011 Location: Städtisches Museum Wesel, Am Kornmarkt, 46483 Wesel Opening Hours: Tue – Fri 10.30-18.30h, Sat 10-13h, Sun 11-17h