What drives a person to become a collector? What influences his or her decisions? Is it perhaps their passion for art, the thrill of the hunt, or the joy of discovery? And how can disparate works ultimately merge into a single collection to form a coherent and highly individual ensemble?

The exhibition LEBEN MIT KUNST is the result of all these questions and is designed around the idea of the gallery spaces mimicking those of a private home – a collector's home. This narrative is enhanced by the gallery's architecture, thus allowing the viewer to feel like a guest in an art residence: a discreet spectator of an intimate, refined, and sophisticated visual journey.

Just as a collector gathers together his favorite pieces over the years, so too does the collection of DIE GALERIE comprise a rich and diverse selection of paintings, prints, and sculptures from over 40 years of activity. The works are not linked by curatorial criteria, but rather by linguistic, emotional, and thematic affinities – like elements of an ongoing dialogue between aesthetics and memory.

Each of the works presented in the exhibition is a reflection of a journey, of encounters, discoveries, and emotions that have coalesced over time. They bear witness to a life with and for art – a life that transcends trends, preserves memories, and captures experiences, transforming the act of collecting into a gesture of care and passion.

At the heart of it all is the joy of searching and learning, the pleasure of choosing and sharing. The exhibition provides a glimpse into the creation of an art collection and how this can grow over time with love and dedication. It invites visitors to enjoy the exhibits on display and possibly inspires them to embark on their own collecting journey.

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