Art

Art Expedition Berlin - Monk VS Kastein

The “Art Expedition” is a series of short videos, featuring a collector and an artist who present to each other some of their favourite art locations.

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?  But ultimately: What is the biggest problem if you’re following an artist and a collector around their home turf for a while? – It’s the length of the movie.

The makers of “Art Expedition Berlin” 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 glimpse into “contemporary art Berlin”.

Independent Collectors who started the project, was launched in June 2008 by a small group of aspiring young collectors. With almost 1,800 members from 68 nations, it has since expanded to an international network of like-minded collectors and enthusiasts. It is free to join and our aim is to extend our community so that we, and you, will have a stronger pool of information and resources as we expand our collections.

Check out the wonderful movie right here: Art Expedition Berlin

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 by Ralf S