The Neue Kunst Gallery at the Karlsruher Zirkel
Michael Oess has been bringing contemporary art by young artists to Karlsruhe for over 20 years - right in the city center
On around 100 square meters at Zirkel 32 in Karlsruhe's city centre, the dedicated gallery owner skillfully takes his visitors into the world of contemporary art and its artists.
Here he presents an exciting and varied program of up-and-coming and established art positions, which attracts attention beyond the fan-shaped city. Michael Oess is also regularly active at art fairs in Germany and abroad, for example at
- Seattle
- Los Angeles
- Palm Beach
- Vienna
- Zurich
- Hamburg
- and of course Karlsruhe
As a trained restorer, Michael Oess has worked for the Baden-Württemberg State Monuments Office, among others. "I've always been interested in art and at some point I started collecting it myself," explains Michael Oess. "This quickly gave rise to the desire to have my own gallery, which I realized with my then wife Angela in Athens," says Michael Oess. "Back in Germany, I first opened my gallery in Knielingen and then had the opportunity to set up here in Zirkel, where I have now been based for over 15 years," says Oess.
Winterle and Riccelli at the Neue Kunst Gallery in Karlsruhe
In his gallery, Michael Oess demonstrates his keen sense for expressive and individual art. This is also the case with Stefan Winterle 's current exhibition "Auf den Punkt". "Winterle designs his works on the computer, cuts stencils and then sprays them very skillfully onto canvases. Four stencils are required for one work of art and the result is impressive," says Oess. His artistic and inspiring stencil paintings can be seen at the Neue Kunst Gallery in Karlsruhe city center until June 29, 2024.
From July 5, 2024, Michael Oess will then exhibit the Italian painter Lucia Riccelli with "The Daily Imagination". This very special artist - who also works as a dancer - is characterized by impressive works of art that create a symbiosis of colors and bodies on natural canvases. "The vernissage for Lucia Riccelli will take place on July 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. and all those interested in art are cordially invited," says Oess. "Of course, we will also be showing the European Football Championship on the side, should it be with German participation. Everyone should get their money's worth," Oess reveals with a smile. The people of Karlsruhe will then have the opportunity to experience "The Daily Imagination" until August 3, 2024. After that, Michael Oess will start preparations again for an exciting fall of art. You can look forward to it!
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