EXHIBITORS 2024
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MODERN ARTARTNEW GALLERY
Montpellier - France Artnew Gallery was founded over ten years ago in Montpellier, by José and Sarah Diaz and recently moved to Andorra. Artnew presents works by very diverse artists, without any particular tendency, but with which they feel a resonance. The gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art. During the Knokke Art Fair, they will present works from artists such as Lucio Fontana, Alberto Giacometti, Bengt Lindström & Jean Cocteau. PICTURE: LUCIO FONTANA |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTDEVEA GALLERY
Antwerp - Belgium Welcome DEVEA Gallery from Antwerp! For their first participation at the Knokke Art Fair they will present artists such as Charlotte Molenkamp. You might recognize her works from fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht but to experience the dynamism you must see her paintings in real life under the Chandelier of the Grand Casino Knokke. Furthermore, you will see works from Adalbert Gans, Margot Homan, Victor Muller and Cathalijn Wouters. PICTURE: CHARLOTTE MOLENKAMP |
CONTEMPORARY ARTARTS D'AUSTRALIE - STEPHANE JACOB
Paris - France Founded in 1996 in Paris, as one of the first art galleries specializing in Aboriginal and Western Australian art. In 2022, he settled in the Marais district. As an recognized expert, he works with several museums to expand their collections. PICTURE: ABIE LOY KEMARRE |
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MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ARTGALERIE SAINT HONORÉ
Paris - France Located in the hart of Paris, in the Rue Saint Honoré the gallery brings a selection of works by artists such as Pierre Soulages, Niki de Saint Phalle & César Baldaccini. PICTURE: GEORGES MATHIEU |
CONTEMPORARY ARTGATE GALLERY
Knokke - Belgium Gate gallery, located on the sea dyke, next to the Albert square combines contemporary and modern art. Nicko stands as a testament to the transformative power of artistic evolution. Born in 1952 in the historic city of Bruges, Belgium, he embarked on a compelling journey from a distinguished career as a restorer of paintings to a captivating visual artist. PICTURE: NICKO |
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MODERN ARTGALERIA IMMAGINARIA
Florence - Italy Galleria Immaginaria has been active in Florence for more than twenty years, specializing in the promotion of artistic expressions such as classic abstraction. The gallery combines well-known artists with emerging artists. In Florence, the gallery organizes events related to art, literature, music, book presentations and live performances. PICTURE: TOMASO CASCELLA |
MODERN ARTSANARY ART GALERIE
Sanary-Sur-Mer - France Third-generation art collector Jonathan Buret lives and works in a small town in the south of France known for sheltering many artists during World War II, such as Bernard Buffet and Claude Venard. During the Knokke Art Fair, the gallery showcases artists such as Bernar Venet. PICTURE: BOOTH KNAF23 |
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MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ARTAVIVSON GALLERY
London - UK Avivson art gallery, inaugurated in June 2018 and situated in Highgate village, is the third articulation of a European exhibition space dedicated to the culture of contemporary art by its founder. At a time when structural change in the art economy has caused the closure many smaller galleries, Avivson sets out an alternative agenda to maintain a vision of art as a means of creative cultural involvement and freedom of thought and expression. PICTURE: DALTONS HILGEMANN |
CONTEMPORARY ARTGALERIE 22
Avignon - France The gallery’s ambition is to introduce the general public, experts and amateurs alike, to contemporary artists whose work is rooted in a strong artistic heritage as much as in a real contemporary spirit. It is this ambition that drives the gallery each year to open up new horizons by welcoming artists both known and unknown. PICTURE: ETIENNE GROS |
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BLUE ART
Marije Amkreuz is an authority in Asian art, and also was a participant at TEFAF Maastricht for many years. Here in Knokke she brings young European art from both established and emerging artist, who testify to quality and craftmanship PICTURE: MORGAN COLE |
MODERN ARTLE GALLERY
Keerbergen - Belgium London - UK Having trained his eye for years at the oldest established London based gallery for Modern & Contemporary prints, Matthias Nijs recently founded his own gallery in Belgium. Back to the roots where he studied Art History before he went to London to study Art Business. LE gallery stands for exceptional artworks in limited editions. The gallery focuses mainly on modern and contemporary works by the biggest artists from the recent art movements of the 20th century (with a special attention for Pop Art, Op Art, Kinetic Art, Minimalism and Conceptual Art). The gallery has a private showroom by the idyllic lake in Keerbergen (located between Brussels and Antwerp) and one private showroom in London (Rotherhithe). PICTURE: ROY LICHENSTEIN |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTYOTOMY ART GALLERY
Duisburg - Germany Creativity has always been the central theme in the gallery director’s life. After a successful career as editor of books and magazines, Frank Wohlfarth took the decision to fully dedicate himself on the world of art. Based in Duisburg, the german gallery Yotomy focusses on emerging artists. The director continues the tradition of his father by editing editions from a selection of works. PICTURE: CHENG ZHE |
CONTEMPORARY ARTMPC ART & NFT GALLERY
Turnhout - Belgium At MPC, nature and technology take centre stage. They draw attention to ecological themes thanks to artworks that highlight the beauty of nature and underline recycling. Artists such as Joz Decruy (BE) inspire with their Recycle Art and Mulugeta (ET) mixes traditional influences with modern techniques. Traditional art is combined with innovative digital forms, including NFTs and artworks in VR and AR. Their geographical focus for selecting their artists is both in europe and africa. PICTURE: JOZ DECRUY |
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IL CHIOSTRO ARTE CONTEMPORANEA
Saronno - Italy The gallery, situated in Saronno, Italy, opened in 1988 with an exhibition by Filippo De Pisis. Since then, the passion for contemporary art has never diminished. In 2005 they opened their new gallery space with Michel Folon, Paul Steinberg & Pino Pascali. The gallery now evolved to a meeting space with an art cafe and library integrated and open to the public. PICTURE: PAUL VAN HOEYDONCK |
CONTEMPORARY ARTMOOKJI
Seoul - South-Korea David from Mookji Gallery, a steady value, on the fair for years can be found all over the world at art fairs from Basel to New York, Miami, Singapore, Milan,... Always on the road to show quality from the Asian art landscape. During the Knokke Art Fair he will present a one-man show by Mah Chen. This emerging artist was born in Shanghai and started studying art at the age of 16, which led him to a classical style. He eventually evolved into a more contemporary movement following his studies and work in the United States. He spreads a positive message and has been included in various museums and private collections in the US, Asia and Europe. PICTURE: MAHCHEN |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTART_020
Amsterdam - The Netherlands ART_020 represents a unique collection of curated art by award-winning artists who live and work in the Amsterdam area. It is their mission to create an international stage for the best Dutch contemporary art through exhibiting at international art fairs and exhibitions around Europe. PICTURE: ELINE DE JONGE |
CONTEMPORARY ARTGALERIE VAN NULAND
Borgloon - Belgium Galerie Van Nuland presents a one-man show by Dominique Ampe during the Knokke Art Fair. Besides teaching architecture in Brussels & Breda, he has obtained several international prizes for his drawings and paintings. In his work he uses different layers, both in technique and expression. Oil paint, graphite, pencil, aquarel, and the illusion of the combination makes the spectator dream. Each painting is a discovery of something hidden, an element from the past confronted with today's events. PICTURE: DOMINIQUE AMPE |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTVISION XR GALLERY
De Haan - Belgium Vision XR Gallery aims to establish a prominent place within the international community of pop art, modern art and street art enthusiasts. Their mission is to provide a platform for both established artists and emerging talents, allowing their work to receive the appreciation it deserves. PICTURE: MR. BRAINWASH |
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ARTBURKHARD EIKELMANN GALERIE
Düsseldorf - Germany The Burkhard Eikelmann Galerie, founded in 1989, started in Essen and is now located in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel. Initially focusing on figurative young painters from Braunschweig and Düsseldorf art academies, it soon expanded to include American and English Pop Art. The gallery regularly participates in major art fairs worldwide and features notable artists like Alex Katz and Joseph Beuys alongside contemporary artists from Berlin and New York. PICTURE: MEL RAMOS |
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MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ARTALMACH ART GALLERY
Milano - Italy Almach Art Gallery in Milan is dedicated to contemporary art, emphasizing innovative exhibitions and events. The gallery features a diverse array of artists and is currently showcasing “9” by Anna Pennati. Pennati, along with Emma Vitti and Lucio Perna, will also be featured at the Knokke Art Fair. PICTURE: LUCIO PERNA |
CONTEMPORARY ARTNEUE KUNST GALLERY
Karlsruhe - Germany Neue Kunst Gallery, located in Karlsruhe, focuses on contemporary visual art, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists. Led by Michael Oess, the gallery showcases a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and photography. The gallery also participates in international art fairs such as Art Karlsruhe. Visitors can enjoy a regularly changing series of exhibitions celebrating the breadth and depth of modern art. At their booth you can discover works from Sabine Becker, Thitz and Simon Röhlen. PICTURE: THITZ |
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JEWELLERYEDDY HELEVEN
Maastricht - The Netherlands Based in Maastricht (NL) and Hasselt (BE), Eddy Heleven presents the result of his international search for showing the best stones on the market. As a participant from the start of KNAF, he seeks to find the link between the art of creation and the timeless result of jewelry. This passion continues with the offer of "Lebeau-Courally" a Belgian brand striving for perfection in ancient traditions of craftsmanship such as gun manufacturing and Swiss haute horlogerie. PICTURE: EDDY HELEVEN |
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In addition to the Knokke Art Fair, the exhibition HIGHLIGHTS.BE is also held in the Grand Casino Knokke. The exhibition offers an overview of the most important private contemporary art collectors in Belgium.
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Exhibition 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA: INSIDE OUT
YAYOI KUSAMA: INSIDE OUT showcases paintings, soft sculptures and works on paper dating from 1952 to 2011 and dives into Kusama’s artistic ability to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of hardship and trauma. Being a radical female and person of colour who did not stay silent, using the media to her advantage to create awareness by employing disturbance and shock to shake the traditional hierarchal structures in society. Provoking people to show their true colours, animating her contemporaries to accept one another for who they were irrespective of race, background, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a catalogue that explores the life and works of Yayoi Kusama who followed her brush, pen, and paper down the rabbit hole into a miraculous world full of obsessions, fears, struggles, self-obliteration, infinity and love. Her journey eventually ended in a dissolving of the traditional understanding of art and its creators that was fuelled by expectations, patriarchy, gender, and cultural restrictions - freeing herself from a demanding family and a country in transition that left no room for otherness.
ABOUT LAST YEARS EDITION
Please find the Knokke Art Fair 2023 exhibitors below:
MODERN ARTGALERIE VON VERTES
Zürich - Switzerland For over thirty years Galerie Von Vertes has ranked amongst the most prominent international galleries for Impressionism, Fauvism, German Expressionism, Surrealism, the École de Paris and Pop Art. Centrally located in the Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich the gallery hosts private and international collections, organizes exhibitions and gives lectures on art and art market related subjects. The gallery annually participates in leading art fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Art Cologne, Masterpiece and Art Miami. PICTURE: SAM FRANCIS |
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MODERN ARTGALERIE RUEB
Amsterdam - The Netherlands After 8 years being in charge of 19th & 20th century painting at Christie's Amsterdam, Willem Rueb founded the gallery in 1986. Ever since, they are specialised in Modern & Contemporary art, focussing on assisting private collectors. Mr. Rueb is member of KVHOB & CINOA and certified expert for valuating paintings. The gallery exhibited at international art fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, PAN and Brafa. PICTURE: GEER VAN VELDE |
MODERN ARTGALERIE DE L'ELYSEE
Paris - France Located in front of "l'Elysée", Galerie de L' Elysee is located next to Sotheby's on the famous Faubourg-Saint-Honoré. During the Knokke Art Fair, the gallery brings a selection of works by artists such as Pierre Soulages, Lucio Fontana, Niki de Saint Phalle & César Baldaccini. PICTURE: HANS HARTUNG |
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MODERN ARTLE GALLERY
Keerbergen - Belgium Having trained his eye for years at the oldest established London based gallery for Modern & Contemporary prints, Matthias Nijs recently founded his own gallery in Belgium. Back to the roots where he studied Art History before he went to London to study Art Business. LE gallery stands for exceptional artworks in limited editions. The gallery focuses mainly on modern and contemporary works by the biggest artists from the recent art movements of the 20th century (with a special attention for Pop Art, Op Art, Kinetic Art, Minimalism and Conceptual Art). The gallery has a private showroom by the idyllic lake in Keerbergen (located between Brussels and Antwerp) and one private showroom in London (Rotherhithe). PICTURE: CHRISTO |
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ARTGATE GALLERY
Knokke - Belgium For the third time, we welcome Gate Gallery at the Knokke Art Fair near the entrance in the Chandelier hall. Located at the Sea Dike, just next to the famous Albert Square, the gallery has become on of the steady values of the knokke gallery scene. On the fair they bring Joan Miro, Jean Miote, and the emerging artist Amoako Boafa. Although Boafo, born in 1984 can be called a rather young artist, his works are already in collections of the Guggenheim Musem and the Albertina. PICTURE: AMOAKA BOAFO |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTGALLERY M9
Seoul - South Korea We know the Seoul based gallery M9 from fairs such as ArtParis in the Grand Palais. Mrs. Daphné MK KIM, who manages galeries since 2005 always had a link with Europe as she managed a gallery in Paris form 2011 till 2016. Now, her Seoul based gallery shows leading contemporary artists from South Korea such as SungPil Chae, Gijoo Kim, Kang Yong Kim, Duck Yong Kimand Young Hwan Chung who even dressed the first lady with a painting. PICTURE: SUNGPIL CHAE |
CONTEMPORARY ARTGOODWIN GALLERY
Hamburg - Germany For the third time we welcome Daniel Goodwin from Hamburg in the Bonaparte Hall. His gallery focuses on contemporary art and brings the enthusiastic artist Volker Kühn to the Knokke Art Fair with art in boxes! His feeling for joy and optimism is moving spectators for decades. PICTURE: VOLKER KÜHN |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTART ISOTOPE
Fröndenberg - Germany Axel Schöber founded the gallery near Dortmund over 20 years ago. Next to his activities as speaker and lecturer around art, he makes his gallery a platform to promote emerging talent. We know the gallery from fairs such as Art Karlsruhe. In Knokke, 3 artists are selected to be shown. Lars Reiffers paints hyper realistic, Mechthild Ehmann creates abstract stone sculptures also executed in glass. Jörg Bach mainly uses Corten-Stahl for creating his scultpures. PICTURE: JÖRG BACH |
CONTEMPORARY ARTVAN NULAND
Borgloon - Belgium Galerie Van Nuland brings a one-man show from Dominique Ampe during the Knokke Art Fair. Besides teaching architecture in Brussels & Breda, he obtained several international prices for his drawings and paintings. In his work he uses different layers, both in technique and expression. Oil paint, graphite, pencil, aquarel, and the illusion of the combination makes the spectator dream. Every painting is a discovery of something hidden, an element from the past which is confronted with the happenings from today. PICTURE: DOMINIQUE AMPE |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTGALLERIA IMMAGINARIA
Firenze - Italy Galleria Immaginaria has been active in Firenze for more than twenty years, specializing in the promotion of artistic expressions such as classic abstraction. The gallery combines well known artists with emerging artists. In Firenze, the gallery organizes events related to art, literature, music, book presentations and live performances. PICTURE: LLUÌS CERA |
CONTEMPORARY ARTMPC ART & NFT GALLERY
Antwerp - Belgium Located in the prestigious Leopoldstraat in Antwerp, this gallery serves as a dynamic space that integrates the NFT world and promotes Belgian artists. During the Knokke Art Fair, the Bonapartezaal showcases female artists, providing a versatile and captivating experience. Ria De Henau also shines as a remarkable artist in the gallery, with her creations undeniably rooted in hyperrealism. Through an intensive process of reflection and execution, she creates detailed and lifelike artworks that stimulate the senses. PICTURE: RIA DE HENAU |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTGALERIE STUDER
Dubai - UAE Galerie Studer combines established artists such as Arman, César, Venet, Peter Klasen & Fernand Léger with upcoming talent. One of these emerging artists is Tsuyu Birdwell. The roots for her creations go back to her belief in rituals and traditions from her ancestors while questioning superstitions which are related to these thoughts. Traditional methods from Japan, Korea and France are at the origins of her sculptural and dreamy objects. PICTURE: TSUYU BIRDWELL |
CONTEMPORARY ARTOEVER GALLERY
Ostend - Belgium For the second time, this young gallery is present in the Bonaparte hall of the Grand Casino during the Knokke Art Fair. You can feel the vibrant enthusiasm of Sara & Wouter through the artists they present at their booth and in their vivid gallery along the sea. Vibrant colors often come back in the selected works, being subtile or more extravagant. PICTURE: BAS PATTYN |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTIAGA CONTEMPORARY ART
Cluj-Napoca - Romania Started by italian art collector Alberto Perobelli in Romania almost 10 years ago, IAGA developed a steady offer of contemporary artists from Italy, Poland, Moldova, ROmania,... A few years ago they hosted a one man show in the gallery with Hermann Nitsch and participated at many international art fairs. In thei booth in the Bonaparte Hall, they main focus in on abstract art with artists such as Silvia Inselvini, Pawel Wasoswki and Marcello de Angelis. PICTURE: STEFANO BRUNELLO |
CONTEMPORARY ARTGALERIE SCHMALFUSS
Berlin - Germany Located in the hart of Berlin, Schmalfuss is member of the Berlin Gallerist Association and the Federal association of German Galleries. The gallery can be found on many international art fairs such as Madrid and Karlsruhe. During the Knokke Art Fair they bring contemporary art in the Bonaparte Hall with several painters they represent and sculptors such as Maximilian Verhas. PICTURE: MAXIMILIAN VERHAS |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTGALLERY YSEBAERT
Sint-Martens-Latem - Belgium For the third time, Gallery Ysebaert is present in the Bonaparte Hall during the Knokke Art Fair. She represents artists such as Nicolas Lavarenne and Ronald Westerhuis, who have been part of Sculpture Link throughout the recent decades. This young gallery is based in Sint-Martens-Latem and focusses on contemporary sculptures and paintings. PICTURE: RONALD A. WESTERHUIS |
CONTEMPORARY ARTGALERIE KELLERMANN
Düsseldorf - Germany Working from 2 gallery spaces in Düsseldorf, Galerie Kellermann combines Modern & Contemporary art. With their "All Time Classics" department they highlight modern art, while they give the floor to younger talen in their Contemporary Gallery section. Here we can for instance discover the interesting work from Kurt Grimm. PICTURE: KURT GRIMM |
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MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ARTGALLERY SEIWERT
Metz - France For over 40 years, Gerard Seiwert held galeries in Luxembourg, Strasbourg & Nancy. Now he works by appointment from Metz where he still specializes in edition from modern masters, combined with eclectic contemporary art. He will be present in the Bonaparte Hall for the third time during the Knokke Art Fair. PICTURE: PIERRE SOULAGES |
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ARTSANARY ART GALERIE
Sanary Sur Mer - France Third generation art collector Jonathan Buret lives and works from a small town in the south of France which was know as a place where many artists took shelter during the 2nd WW such as Buffet and Venard. During the Knokke Art Fair, they show artists such as Jean-Michel Folon. PICTURE: BERNAR VENET |
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CONTEMPORARY ARTMOOKJI ART
Seoel - South Korea David from Mookji Gallery can be found all over the world at art fairs from Basel to New York, Miami, Singapore, Milan,... Always on the road to show quality from the Asian art landscape. During the Knokke Art Fair he will present a one-man show by Mah Chen. This emerging artist was born in Shanghai and started studying art at the age of 16, which led him to a classical style. He eventually evolved into a more contemporary movement following his studies and work in the United States. He spreads a positive message and has been included in various museums and private collections in the US, Asia and Europe. PICTURE: MAH CHEN |
DESIGNHELEVEN
Maastricht - The Netherlands Based in Maastricht (NL) and Hasselt (BE), Eddy Heleven presents the result of his international search for showing the best stones on the market. They seek to find the link between the art of creating and the timeless result of jewelry. This passion continues with the offer of "Lebeau-Courally" a Belgian brand striving for perfection in ancient traditions of craftmanship such as the art related to gun manufacturing and the swiss haute horlogerie. |
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DESIGNPOT & BERDEN
Axel - The Netherlands An authority in Belgium and the Netherlands among every design lover, POT & Berden stands for more than 400 design brands in a showroom of more than 15.000m2. During the Knokke Art Fair, they will be bringing a unique selection of top brands such as de Sede, B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll, Artemide, Vitra,... |
ABOUT PREVIOUS EDITIONS
CONTEMPORARY ARTGALERIE DIX9
Paris - France Hélène Lacharmoise opened the doors of her gallery in the Marais district in Paris at the end of 2007. With Galerie Dix9 she wants to represent and internationally promote contemporary art from all over the world, which is little known in France, at fairs such as Artissima Turin, Paris Photo, Art Paris, Art Rotterdam,... During the Knokke Art Fair works by the Azerbaijani artist Niyaz Najafov, who was inspired by Raoul Dufy, will be on display. |
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MODERN ARTWADDINGTON CUSTOT
London - United Kingdom Waddington Custot is an internationally active art gallery founded in 1958 and based in London, specializing in modern and contemporary art. Waddington Custot represents leading contemporary and modern artists and their legacies, including Peter Blake, Ian Davenport, Barry Flanagan, Bernar Venet and Robert Indiana. The gallery shows works by iconic modern European artists such as Jean Dubuffet, Pierre Soulages, Joan Miro, Josef Albers and Antoni Tàpies. They participate in international art fairs such as TEFAF, Art Basel and Frieze. |
From 6 to 15 August 2022, the Knokke Art Fair brings together an unparalleled range of modern & contemporary art with design in the Grand Casino Knokke. The art fair not to be missed in your summer schedule!
Knokke Art Fair 2022 will once again be a triumphant and impressive display of visual art in a unique setting, offering sublime quality and surprising diversity.
Thanks to the unprecedented display of private Flemish art collections, the 2022 event manages to surpass even the striking exhibition held in 2021.
Knokke Art Fair 2022 will once again be a triumphant and impressive display of visual art in a unique setting, offering sublime quality and surprising diversity.
Thanks to the unprecedented display of private Flemish art collections, the 2022 event manages to surpass even the striking exhibition held in 2021.
HIGHLIGHTS.be, a unique show in the famous Magritte HallThe extremely varied and sensational ensemble of visual techniques and disciplines - from both high-achieving artists and young talent on the threshold of recognition - is accompanied this year by a unique spectacle giving a stunning view of exquisite private Flemish collections, presented with discretion and discernment.
There is every indication that this edition will be of interest to both the general public and connoisseurs. This exhibition takes place in a unique setting: the Grand Casino Knokke, a cultural temple that was built by the well-known architect Léon Steynen in the 1930s. Joseph Nellens and later Gustave Nellens, together with his sons Jacques and Roger, turned it into an internationally esteemed and much-visited place where an astonishing number of celebrities in the field of music and theatre gave memorable performances. |
Elmgreen & Dragset
Capitalism will collapse from within, 2003
Canvas, paint, stainless steel safe door, combination lock
Painting: 120 x 200 cm, safe: 90 x 90 cm
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Besides, art exhibitions have attracted international attention every year, thanks to the talent and fame of the artists: Pablo Picasso, Raoul Dufy, Salvador Dali, Bernard Buffet, Félix Labisse, Marc Chagall, René Magritte, Balthus. Joan Miro exhibited alongside the then younger Panamarenko, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Paul Delvaux …
The Knokke Art Fair 2022 is currently taking place in the Grand Casino Knokke’s famous Magritte Room where sculptor Jan de Cock shone last year. This year, leading works from private Flemish art collections are on display under the appropriate title HIGHLIGHTS.be.
The Knokke Art Fair 2022 is currently taking place in the Grand Casino Knokke’s famous Magritte Room where sculptor Jan de Cock shone last year. This year, leading works from private Flemish art collections are on display under the appropriate title HIGHLIGHTS.be.
Courtesy Galerie Von Vertes
Clockwork Panda Drummer (Toy Painting), 1983 by Andy Warhol
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
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An impressive selection of modern artLet us briefly give you an overview of what is being shown in that legendary Casino in the context of KNAF 2022.
Sculpture Link - where Barry Flanagan leads the dance - lures the visitor into the Casino via the Zeedijk. Flanagan's spectacular and monumental hares are presented by London's Waddington Custot Gallery, where smaller works by the artist are also on display in the Casino. The gallery presents work by important contemporary and, in particular, modern artists. In addition to Flanagan, we find Peter Blake, Jan Davenport, Bernar Venet and Robert Indiana, as well as iconic modern European artists such as Jean Dubuffet, Pierre Soulages, Joan Miro, Josef Albers and Antoni Tapiès. The famous Swiss Galerie Von Vertes from Zurich is also present. It displays an impressive number of modern as well as contemporary artists. These include Georg Baselitz, Paul Klee, George Condo, Tony Cragg, Lucio Fontana, Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Sigmar Polke, Gerhard Richter, Bernar Venet, Maurice de Vlaminck, Otto Piene, Serge Poliakoff and many others. Online, the gallery recently presented 'Poetic Transformations' by Borcow and 'Americans in Paris'. Of course, this gallery also takes part in major art fairs such as Tefaf, Art Cologne, Brafa, Masterpiece, La Biennale de Paris and … Knokke Art Fair 2022.
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Numerous internationally renowned contemporary art galleries
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In the contemporary art department, which looks just as impressive, we would like to highlight the Parisian Galerie Dix9, among others. Hélène Lacharmoise wants to promote and display works of art and artists of today from all over the world and compare French artists with others who are not yet well known in France or here.
She has slender, eloquent flower arrangements by Niyaz Najafov. She will be joined at KNAF 2022 by many other internationally renowned galleries, making this department an extremely diverse ensemble, including as it does a colourful walk in a wonderful garden. The Italian gallery Deodato Arte has a branch in Brussels and its owner was originally a collector, as is often the case. In addition to modern work, the gallery presents outspoken contemporary artists who are making waves such as Banksy, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Takashi Murakami. Names that ring clear and make you dream. The Dutch gallery Art Chemistry is best known for its interest in South African art. |
Courtesy of Galerie Dix9
Untitled (Series of flowers) - Niyaz Najafov
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Courtesy of Gallery Ysebaert
Tornado III - Ronald Westerhuis
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The Knokse Gate Gallery specialises in 'Post War & Contemporary Art' and refers to Gloria Gallery, who has participated in KNAF before. She shows work by Robert Combas and Aboudia.
Gallery Ysebaert, which supplied the much-admired Nicolas Lavarenne for Sculpture Link last year, will be present once again with RonaldWesterhuis with his landscapes and abstract sculptures, in addition to Lavarenne. Surprising Asian art is presented by the German Red Zone Arts Gallery while the Dutch Atelier Art Society promotes artists that it accommodates in the new Art Style Future Art. As was the case last year, Goodwin Gallery presents attractive work by Volker Kühn that both amazes and amuses you. Finally, Galeria K. The name refers to Galerie Kaschenbach that was founded in Trier in 1950. Grandson Daniel Marx shows work by Axel Grieger, Tony Cragg, Lorenzo Quinn and Günter Uecker. |
Design is not lost sight ofOur tradition also includes a surprising design department, with many dozens of special pieces on display. They include items designed by great names such as Gaetano Pesce, Eileen Gray, Gae Aulenti and Pierre Paulin. The brands De Sede, B & B Italia, Cassina, Artemide, Vitra are present thanks to the support of Pot & Berden.. There is also work done by two Belgian designers, Olivier De Schrijver and Christl Dekimpe, and the overseas designer Hom Le Xuan.
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Courtesy Hom Le Xuan
Bureau Équilibre
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Courtesy of Ghislaine Bosteels
Gehry III
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On stage provides many surprises and aha! experiencesAnother important department of the Knokke Art Fair is the one that has been given the name On Stage and which will both surprise and provoke a number of aha! experiences. Young artists are literally placed on stage. This event will be an ensemble of discoveries, moments of recognition and appreciation and form a breeding ground for the future. On Stage has thirteen artists who, helped on their way with this pat on the back, are sufficiently talented to embark on the road to fame and recognition. The diversity on display is, once again, impressive, and the originality is a breath of fresh air. There are many daring attempts at innovation and these are striking: hard paintings and the spatial work of Els Thienpondt, alias Tex; the eloquent use of colour by Ursula Schregel; the cleverly structured paintings of Frank Proot; the poetic and sensitive abstraction and suggestive figuration of Ghislaine Bosteels; the graceful and formally daring sculptures of people and animals by Jos Dirix; the classical and aesthetic-looking sculptures that depict women and girls somewhat idyllically by Halil Faïk; the masks by Sarah Van Der Borght and the inspired ceramics created by Brigitte Rotsaert.
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The Knokke Art Fair 2022 has a magnificent, unusual surprise: a breathtaking view of selected works from ten private West Flemish art collections. These are singularly iconic and carefully chosen pieces of art, some of which, by the way, consciously or unconsciously, refer to what is being shown in the current Venice Biennale. These admirable pieces have been brought together under the eloquent title: HIGHLIGHTS.be.
This is an edition of Knokke Art Fair that honours the proud tradition of quality, originality and diversity.
- Art critic Hugo Brutin
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