With Ars Gratia Artis, Mark Robinow is presenting a unique art project in Munich with over 120 works by 28 artists and has specifically curated an exhibition that appeals to and brings together different generations of art lovers, gallery owners, collectors and artists. His concept also includes bringing on board manufacturers with an affinity for art and design, service providers, automotive brands, banks and insurance companies.
“What is unique about the Ars Gratia Artis event series is that we have developed a concept in which not only art and design play a role, but also “related” design industries such as furniture, property, cars and everything that has to do with design in any way. A kind of hybrid between a sales exhibition and a trade fair.” Mark Robinow
However, the word trade fair does not do justice to this exclusive event. The works of the artists, Johannes Weinsheimer, Anke Schaffelhuber, René Staudt and many more, are shown to their best advantage in the round hall – the location itself becomes art. Products and services become part of the curation and offer the visitor an immersive experience. Art for all the senses.
In a silent auction, bidders were able to purchase works by Francis Fullerton Smith and others for a good cause: a trip to Kenya with the Great Plains Foundation, whose founders Beverly and Derek Joubert are themselves enthusiastic photographers and very successful filmmakers. We also support NUWANDAS – an educational youth charity that inspires young people with an intercultural connection for empathy, tolerance and responsibility for one another through insights into their living environments with the aim of promoting a social, just and sustainable society.
The more than 160 visitors to the vernissage were enthusiastic about the concept.
Mark Robinow moves on with the idea and tours Europe with Ars Gratia Artis.
ABOUT MARK ROBINOW
American-born Mark Robinow lives and works in Munich. He worked in media and public relations and as a TV editor. Today he works as an agent and curator for artists from all over the world such as Massimo Listri, Terry O’Neill, Gunther Sachs, Antoine Verglas, Peter Lindbergh and looks after over 30 artists.
The synergies between art, travel and design-related industries gave him the idea of founding the English-language, internationally distributed magazine ARTOLOGY.
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