Jon Marten is a painter/graphic artist. After completing his education (1955-1958, St. Joost in Breda and Eyckacademie in Maastricht), he primarily worked on leaded glass assignments until 1960. Later on, he stopped accepting commissions and moved to Amsterdam where he settled. In the 1980s, Jon Marten was part of the ‘IJmuider Kring’, alongside artists such as Jaap Mooij, Theo Kuypers, Gérard van den Eerenbeemt, Pieter Defesche, and Lei Molin. The landscape serves as a major source of inspiration for Jon Marten’s work. His work represents a different world; a different reality. He describes his work as a vigorous attack on unknown forces in nature. ‘I try to let these inner fragments run freely. They guide me towards one of the slides stored within me. That’s how it usually goes.’ Jon Marten spent a lot of time in the Dominican Republic and regularly exhibited in the Caribbean region.
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Renowned Dutch artist Jan van der Pol, born in 1949 and currently residing in Amsterdam, channels his creative energy towards modern subjects. His pieces are a reflection and examination of the multifaceted world that envelops us, while also providing a critical perspective on the intersection of technology, nature, and science. This approach aligns with the esteemed Dutch legacy of art, harkening back to the “golden age” of landscape painting and the avant-garde explorations of Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl movement.
Marcel Berlanger’s oeuvre, encompassing elements of painting, figurative representation, installation, and performance, spans multiple dimensions, ceaselessly delving into the incorporation of the human form – both its construction and deconstruction – within the pictorial realm. Building upon prior explorations of resonance between documents, boards, and canvases, recent works focus on the centrality of light in shaping perception. It is through the very vibration and pulsation of light that the image/document emerges within the pictorial space.
Notable recent exhibitions include “Les Paroles Gelées” at Galerie Nicolas Silin in Paris, “Iconen en clichés” at Galerie EL in Welle, “Fig.” at BPS22 in Charleroi, “Raster Master” at Rodolphe Janssen in Brussels, “Catalyst” at IKOB in Eupen, “ZWMN” at EMERGENTgalerie in Veurne, and “Enjoy Division” at Galerie Nicolas Silin in Paris.
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Human emotions, the complexities of life, and the undeniable truths that govern our existence are Gijs Assmann’s primary subjects as he creates drawings, collages, sculptures, and installations. His works evoke a multitude of reactions, from captivating to disarming, and provoke introspection. Assmann is recognized for his numerous public sculptures and has exhibited solo at various renowned venues, including Schloss Ahaus in Germany, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, and Museum Jan Cunen in Oss. Recently, his works were part of a group presentation at Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
Assmann’s formal training includes studying at the AKI Academy of Art & Design in Enschede and the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam. He has also completed residencies at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam and the European Ceramic WorkCentre (EKWC) in Oisterwijk. His work has received international recognition and is featured in various public and private collections, such as the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam and Kunstmuseum Den Haag. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Assmann has been involved in numerous educational roles since 1999, serving as the coordinator of the Ceramics Department at Gerrit Rietveld Academie and currently as a tutor for Handiwork and Materiality at ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem and a mentor for the Master Contextual Design program at Design Academy Eindhoven.
Erwin Wendt’s initial confirmed showcase was “Erwin Wendt – Gemälde, Aquarelle, Zeichnungen” at Städtisches Kunsthaus Bielefeld in Bielefeld in 1951. Most recently, Wendt’s exhibition “The Assembled Human” was held at Museum Folkwang in Essen in 2019. Wendt’s work is exclusively displayed in Germany. Within the past 68 years, Wendt has had a minimum of 3 solo exhibitions and two group exhibitions (for further information, refer to the biography section). One noteworthy exhibition was “Too good to be true” at Museum Kunstpalast in Dusseldorf in 2019 as part of the “Das Junge Rheinland” showcase. Other notable exhibitions took place at Museum Folkwang in Essen and Bielefelder Kunstverein in Bielefeld. Along with Otto Dix and Max Ernst, Erwin Wendt has been featured in exhibitions.
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Neel Korteweg, born in The Hague, is a Dutch artist. Currently residing and working in Amsterdam, she holds degrees in sculpture and architecture from the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten and the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam, respectively. While she received her education in these fields, Korteweg is best known for her painted oeuvre, often featuring portraits and human figures.
Korteweg’s fascination with the vulnerability of faces and bodies is reflected in her dynamic and free approach, which defies simple classification as either realistic or abstract. Her work, which can be described as figurative, also possesses depth influenced by both Romanticism and 20th century abstract painting traditions.
Despite rarely exhibiting her work publicly, Neel Korteweg makes a point to invite friends and collectors to an exclusive studio exhibition once a year, centered around a specific theme. Her yearly creations often revolve around her time spent in Normandy, a unique journey, or a personal discovery. These exhibitions are accompanied by a written introduction by Korteweg and special performances by artists she admires. Working in silence for extended periods of time, Korteweg explores themes that intrigue her and waits for invitations from art collectors or museums that cross her path.
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The visual artist Peter Bastiaanssen completed his studies at the St. Joost Academy in Breda in 1987. A black dog with beady eyes plays a central role in Bastiaanssen’s project Art is a Dog. This project, which evolves into an almost existential act, aims to challenge dogmas and communication systems within Western society, particularly within the art world. Through this project, the artist raises a question about art that requires endless contemplation without any discernible visual quality.
Bastiaanssen’s venture into this project raises a fundamental inquiry about the purpose and value of art, while also challenging widely accepted beliefs and frameworks within the art world. Perhaps, this project serves as a reminder to not always take things at face value, but rather to question, explore, and discover new perspectives. The black dog in the center of Bastiaanssen’s work serves as a symbol of this constant curiosity and challenge in the pursuit of artistic expression.
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Karel Malich was born on 18 October 1924 in Holice, Czechoslovakia, where he studied art education and aesthetics at the Charles University Faculty of Arts and the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. His inaugural solo exhibition took place in 1963 at the House of Culture in Vysoké Mýto. That same year, he co-founded the prestigious art group Křižovatka/Crossroads, along with other notable members such as Jiří Kolář, Běla Kolářová, Zdeněk Sýkora, and Otakar Slavík. In the second half of the 1960s, Malich’s works started to gain recognition abroad, with his Black and White Sculpture being selected for exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York in 1967. In 1970, Malich’s works were displayed alongside those of other Czech artists at the Venice Biennale, and he also created the bronze signing table and a model of the Earth for Expo ’70 in Osaka. In 1979 to 1980, he wrote his poetic prose titled “From That Time to That Time Now,” which was later recorded by Jiří Lábus for a CD released in conjunction with the retrospective Malich exhibition held at the Prague Castle Riding School in 2013. The exhibition showcased three hundred pieces of Malich’s art, spanning fifty years of his illustrious career.
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It has been almost 15 years ago that i had this extremely scarce Morellet item in my inventory. I remember at that time that it was sold almost instantly for euro 69,50. Since i never encountered it again, but now, finally after 15 years, i encountered by chance another copy of this inviation .It has become even more special, since i tried to track another copy, but worldwide i could not find another copy which is now for sale.
Frans Horbach, a Dutch artist, set foot on New York soil for the first time at the age of seventeen. He traveled via a cargo ship from Rotterdam, following in the footsteps of his compatriot Willem de Kooning who had also made the transatlantic journey years before. Two years later, Horbach made a permanent move to California, leaving behind his homeland.
During his time as a professional artist in America, Horbach was heavily influenced by the New York School, a group of American lyrical abstract expressionists including renowned artists such as Rothko, Pollock, and De Kooning. Their ideas, techniques, and most importantly, their vibrant energy and confident self-expression deeply resonated with Horbach.
In addition, Horbach’s encounters with indigenous Indian people during his travels in the American South-West and Mexico subtly impacted his work. These experiences became an integral part of his philosophical framework, enriching his appreciation for physical space in both a poetic and artistic sense. Eventually, his long-standing interest in oriental art and philosophy also influenced his art, resulting in a distinct likeness to the aesthetic sensibilities of traditional Japanese art.
Though his more recent paintings may appear to be simple geometric constructions compared to his earlier work, there lies a delicate complexity in their creation. Horbach expertly balances tension, contrast and dimensional harmony to create subtle shifts in color and perspective, inviting the viewer to interpret and experience the artwork in their own unique way. These layered surfaces and structures, combined with an informal application of paint, mirror the instability and movement of our perceptual processes. They serve as a tool to assist us in understanding and appreciating the passing of time and the notion of space through the lens of art.
Artist/ Author: Oliver Boberg
Title : Memorial
Publisher: Oliver Boberg
Measurements: Frame measures 51 x 42 cm. original C print is 35 x 25 cm.
Condition: mint
signed by Oliver Boberg in pen and numbered 14/20 from an edition of 20
