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until 21.12. | #4117ARTatBerlin | Kuckei + Kuckei shows from 01. December 2022 the exhibition “Ben”.
Artists on show:
Ingmar Alge, Oliver van den Berg, Anne Berning, Joe Biel, Jenny Brillhart, Hlynur Hallsson, Peter K. Koch, Michael Laube, Lilly Lulay, Anja Nitz, Barbara Probst, Nikola Röthemeyer, Miguel Rothschild, Fiene Scharp, Guillermo Srodek-Hart, Guy Tillim, Jörn Vanhöfen, Matten Vogel, Gerhard Winkler, Vlad Yurashko.
“…In Ben’s case, his bequest is a treasure that cannot be measured in money. It consists of the bonds that he leaves behind. An informal network of people he knew who are bound to Ben’s memory in the knowledge that they made each other possible. Ben made sure that they could immerse themselves for months in projects that made sense only to them. And they enabled him to pursue his favourite pastime on the evenings before an opening: simply being there. Surrounded by works of art that ask to be understood [..].“
(Kai Müller; from the introductory text to the edition box published for the exhibition)
courtesy Kuckei + Kuckei, Ben Kuckei
Ben Kuckei’s entire social environment was deeply affected by his sudden death. In addition to his immediate family, this also affected the part of the family that could be described as his family of choice, the artists represented by him and the gallery.
The loss of expertise, perseverance, dedication and curiosity – in short, the loss of an important point of reference both inside and outside the gallery – continues to weigh heavily. During the official memorial service in the summer, the wish arose to create this exhibition in Ben’s honor. The initiative for this came from the participating artists and represents the desire to commemorate Ben together in the spirit of art.
In addition to the artists currently represented by the gallery, Anja Nitz, Matten Vogel and Anne Berning, three artists who are closely associated with the gallery, are also represented.
In memory of Ben Kuckei, the participating artists have put together a box with editions in the edition 10 + I. This limited edition in the format 46 × 34.5 cm will also be presented in the exhibition. The proceeds from the sale will go to the two sons of Ben and Cementine Kuckei, Carlos and Vincent.
Opening: Friday, 01. December, 2023, 6 pm
Exhibition dates: Friday, 01. December – Thursday, 21. December 2023
To the gallery
Image caption: Matten Vogel: BEN, 2023, aus der Serie/from the series: gestorbene Freunde/died friends, Öl auf Leinwand/oil on canvas, 24 × 30 cm
Exhibition Ben – Kuckei + Kuckei | Zeitgenössische Kunst in Berlin | Contemporary Art | Exhibitions Berlin Galleries | ART at Berlin
