One of the highlights was the exhibition dedicated to F. C. Gundlach at the Bucerius Kunst Forum. As one of Germany’s most influential fashion and portrait photographers, Gundlach’s work reflects both elegance and innovation. The exhibition traced his career through iconic images, revealing his lasting impact on fashion photography and his role in shaping the visual culture of post-war Germany. His ability to combine technical precision with narrative composition remains deeply inspiring.

The visit continued at the Deichtorhallen Hamburg, where F. C. Gundlach’s legacy extends beyond his own work. As the founder of the House of Photography, his vision helped establish Deichtorhallen as one of Europe’s foremost institutions for photographic art. The exhibitions on display reflected this commitment, presenting a rich dialogue between historical and contemporary photography while embracing installation, conceptual practice, and new visual languages.

Another inspiring stop was the Hamburger Kunsthalle, where photography is presented in conversation with painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. This interdisciplinary approach reinforces the medium’s place within the broader history of visual culture.

As an visual artist, I found the Triennial especially rewarding. The exhibitions highlighted how contemporary photography continues to move beyond documentation, embracing abstraction, material experimentation, and emotional storytelling. It was an inspiring reminder of photography’s evolving possibilities and of Hamburg’s important role as an international centre for photographic culture.

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NINE OCEANS began as an experimental cyanotype created by using water as both subject and creative medium. The organic textures and deep blue tones of the cyanotype were later combined with my ocean photographs, resulting in a layered mixed-media work that expands traditional photographic processes.

Through an abstract visual language, the work explores the sea not as a specific location, but as a universal space of memory, stillness, and contemplation.

I’m grateful to the Artfinder curatorial team for featuring NINE OCEANS and for introducing the work to collectors and art enthusiasts around the world.

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The exhibition showcases the multifaceted nature of printmaking – exploring the interplay between figure and expression. The focus is on the human being – their form, their presence, their inner and outer movements. From studies to abstracted forms, from portraits to staged scenes, the works unfold a vibrant picture of figurative printmaking today.

Featuring works by Angela Hampel, Ute Laux, Emma Gunnarsson, Angelique van Wesemael, Klaus Walter, Sven Pfrommer, and Kerstin Ostwald. Complemented by sculptures by Lothar Seruset and Reinhard Thürmer. Curated by Tina Flau.

Opening on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Exhibition dates: December 14, 2025 – March 23, 2026

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My Statement about my series from the exhibition:

This early photo-etching series, hand-printed in 1997 at the BKK Druckwerkstatt in Berlin, marks a formative step in my artistic development. Working directly with copper plates and traditional intaglio techniques, I explored how photographic imagery could be transformed through tactile processes—scratches, aquatint textures, and the pressure of the press. Each print carries the physical trace of the studio: ink embedded in paper fibers, controlled imperfections, and subtle tonal shifts that push the photographs toward abstraction. These works reflect my long-standing interest in merging photography with printmaking and in expanding the image beyond its mechanical origins into a more material, crafted presence.

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The “Line and Shape” show at the A Gallery space is open in October and November 2025, featuring a compelling collection of works from four talented artists from Europe and Asia. This exhibition aimed to connect continents by highlighting foundational, basic artistic elements to express unique narratives rather than relying heavily on complex subjects. The exhibition explores the power of these most basic artistic elements to express unique stories and forge a profound emotional connection with audiences.

While all art utilizes line and shape in some capacity, this exhibition focuses on them as the primary subjects. The featured artists investigate the relationships of these elements to create compositions that guide perception, define form, and shape movement, demonstrating that a simple mark can hold complex meaning.

Location: Unit 27-28, 7/F, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Visiting Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Contact: +852 2868 0776
www.a-gallery.com.hk

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The vernissage of MOTION STATES at Creative Game Gallery in Berlin was an unforgettable evening, full of energy, dialogue and inspiring encounters. From the moment the doors opened, the gallery space transformed into a vibrant hub where art, movement and conversation flowed seamlessly into one another. Friends, collectors, fellow artists and curious newcomers gathered to explore the works, many drawn to the luminous surfaces and blurred silhouettes that define the series. Rather than rushing through the rooms, the audience took time to observe — mirroring the premise of the exhibition: that movement isn’t a moment, but a state.

Throughout the evening, clusters formed around the artworks, sparking spontaneous conversations about urban life, anonymity, and perception. Visitors were drawn to the mixed media pieces, their layered textures and painterly interventions demanding close inspection. The warm light of the gallery accentuated the subtle shifts of colour and shadow in the works, while the gentle hum of discussion created a wonderfully immersive environment.

The official speech reflected on the Human Blur series and the techniques behind the works. It set the tone for a thoughtful, engaged evening. As the night unfolded, the boundaries between artwork and audience seemed to dissolve — guests became part of the motion, adding their own reflections to the ongoing dialogue.

With wine glasses in hand and Berlin’s late-summer night, the opening of MOTION STATES became exactly what every exhibition hopes to be: not a static presentation, but a living experience. Heartfelt thanks to Creative Game Gallery, the incredible team behind the event, and everyone who joined to celebrate. The journey has just begun — the work continues to move.

There is still time to see the show until August 15, 2025
Closing event: Friday, August 15, 7 p.m.

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Sven Pfrommer – Motion States

Creative Game Gallery presents “Motion States,” a new exhibition by artist Sven Pfrommer, known for his work at the intersection of photography, painting, and digital art.

In “Motion States,” Pfrommer explores the theme of movement as an emotional and visual state. His works depict urban spaces, flowing movements, and human figures in transit—fragmented, superimposed, and at times, detached. The visual language is characterized by blurs, reflections, and multi-layered textures that visualize the moment between perception and memory.

The exhibition includes works from various series, including “Human Blur,” and other urban landscapes from international metropolises. All works are united by an interest in the transience of the urban and the representation of movement not as a moment, but as a state – a “motion state.”

Pfrommer’s artistic approach combines photography with painterly and digital techniques. This results in visual compositions that are both aesthetically captivating and raise questions about identity, urbanity, and perception.

Please mark the following dates:

Exhibition period: August 1–15, 2025

Opening: Friday, August 1, 7 p.m.

Artist talk: Saturday, August 9, 2 p.m.

Closing: Friday, August 15, 7 p.m.

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ART MOVE VIII Featured in Singulart’s European Artist Collection.

I’m excited to share that my artwork ART MOVE VIII has been selected for the “European Artist” Collection at Singulart, a curated showcase that highlights the diversity and creativity of contemporary European art. This special collection brings together outstanding artists from across Europe, offering collectors a unique opportunity to discover compelling and distinctive works.

ART MOVE VIII is part of my ongoing Urban Series, a mixed media exploration of movement, structure, and emotion inspired by modern city life. This particular piece—measuring 160 x 80 cm—is a Giclée on canvas, professionally stretched on a 4 cm deep wooden frame and ready to hang. With vibrant layers and dynamic composition, the work captures the rhythm and chaos of urban environments while offering room for personal interpretation.

Singulart’s platform offers global exposure and connects artists like myself with collectors worldwide who value bold and original expression.

I invite you to explore ART MOVE VIII and the rest of my Urban Series, which continues to evolve with new themes and techniques. Each piece in the series combines photography reflecting the pulse of modern cities.

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Three of my artworks from my Human Blur Series have been commissioned for the Hoodia Desert Lodge in Namibia.
The three selected works are BURMA BLUR XVIII, PENANG BLUR XIV, SAIGON BLUR CIV.

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Three of my artworks from my Fluid Horizon Series have been commissioned for the lobby of the W Hotel in Hollywood, CA.
The three selected works are Fluid Horizon XIV, Fluid Horizon XXIX and Fluid Horizon XLII

My Artist Statement for the FLUID HORIZON Series

Inspired by the fluidity and impermanence of coastal horizons, I have created “FLUID HORIZON”, an abstract seascape photo art series that explores the interplay between natural landscapes and human perception. I used found glass to capture the essence of the sea’s ever-changing nature. Each piece is a photograph of light passing through found glass, juxtaposed with elements of seaside horizons. The glass, shaped by time, mirrors the natural processes of coastal landscapes, creating abstract compositions that evoke a dream-like view of the horizon.

These images blend sharp and blurred lines, light and shadow, and organic shapes, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the abstract beauty of the seascape. The fluid horizons reflect the transient nature of our experiences and the ever-changing world. The series encourages viewers to see beyond the literal and embrace the abstract, highlighting themes of transformation and rebirth as discarded objects gain new life through art. The horizon becomes a metaphor for exploration and discovery, symbolizing infinite possibilities.

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My work BURMA BLUR LXIX has been featured in the “Morgenlicht” Collection at Singulart.

The Morgenlicht collection celebrates the end of summer and the change of seasons.

The photo artwork is from my Human Blur Series. It comes as a round face-mount artwork: Lambda-Print on clear acrylic 2mm, with polished edges, with 3mm Aludibond back and hanging profile.

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