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Source: BMW(Germany)
Berlin. Why does Jonathan Monk think it’s good that there is not a big base of collectors in Berlin and would the collector, Albrecht Kastein, agree? What is Monk’s connection to the bookshop of Barbara Wien and why is the Kupferstichkabinett “like paradise” for Kastein?
On June 17th 2009, Berlin-based collector Albrecht Kastein and renowned British artist Jonathan Monk met for the very first “Art Expedition”. On a beautiful Berlin afternoon, they went to attractive art spots such as Galerie Capitain Petzel, Barbara Wien’s bookstore and gallery, KunstWerke and - a real highlight for art enthusiasts - the Kupferstichkabinett. Both Monk and Kastein showed to each other locations of their own choosing, locations of meaning to them within the city they live in.
As Independent Collectors’ first Global Partner BMW provided the two explorers with the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. Of course, Monk and Kastein not only used the limousine to get from one location to the other – they also used the travel time for lively discussions about art and collecting. At gallery Capitain Petzel Albrecht Kastein joked: “I picked this location because it they’re showing the Kippenberger work ‘Tankstelle Martin Bormann’, I thought we could get gas for the car …”
This “Art Expedition Berlin” is the opener to a series of short videos, featuring a collector of contemporary art and an artist who present to each other some of their favourite art locations. As you might have expected, it’s not easy to keep it short enough for an online audience if you don’t want to lose too much of the substance. We have condensed half a day of detailed conversation and visits to four interesting and sometimes very surprising locations into a mere six minutes. We’re happy to be able to present this little gem and hope you’ll enjoy this little glimpse into “contemporary art Berlin”.
photo:BMW Group
Source: BMW(Germany)
Berlin. Why does Jonathan Monk think it’s good that there is not a big base of collectors in Berlin and would the collector, Albrecht Kastein, agree? What is Monk’s connection to the bookshop of Barbara Wien and why is the Kupferstichkabinett “like paradise” for Kastein?
On June 17th 2009, Berlin-based collector Albrecht Kastein and renowned British artist Jonathan Monk met for the very first “Art Expedition”. On a beautiful Berlin afternoon, they went to attractive art spots such as Galerie Capitain Petzel, Barbara Wien’s bookstore and gallery, KunstWerke and - a real highlight for art enthusiasts - the Kupferstichkabinett. Both Monk and Kastein showed to each other locations of their own choosing, locations of meaning to them within the city they live in.
As Independent Collectors’ first Global Partner BMW provided the two explorers with the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. Of course, Monk and Kastein not only used the limousine to get from one location to the other – they also used the travel time for lively discussions about art and collecting. At gallery Capitain Petzel Albrecht Kastein joked: “I picked this location because it they’re showing the Kippenberger work ‘Tankstelle Martin Bormann’, I thought we could get gas for the car …”
This “Art Expedition Berlin” is the opener to a series of short videos, featuring a collector of contemporary art and an artist who present to each other some of their favourite art locations. As you might have expected, it’s not easy to keep it short enough for an online audience if you don’t want to lose too much of the substance. We have condensed half a day of detailed conversation and visits to four interesting and sometimes very surprising locations into a mere six minutes. We’re happy to be able to present this little gem and hope you’ll enjoy this little glimpse into “contemporary art Berlin”.
photo:BMW Group