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Christian Hohmann (born March 6, 1974, in Walsrode) is an art dealer and art gallerist.[1]

Early life and education

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Hohmann was born in Walsrode, Germany. Two years after his birth, in 1976, his parents Werner and Ursula opened their first art gallery.[2]

In 1993, Hohmann started studying art history at the University of Trier in Trier, Germany.[2]

Career

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In 1993, Hohmann opened his first fine art print publishing business, in Walsrode, Germany, which was centered around a print by European artist Rudolf Hausner called The Butterfly Woman.[3][4] In November 1995, he opened his first gallery, Galerie Hohmann.[5] Hohmann staged exhibition of Rudolf Hausner’s work upon the occasion of the first anniversary of his death in 1996.[6] In 1996, he organized four shows, including a display of the work of Herwig Zens [7] and an Eberhard Eggers show called Curious About People.[8] It also featured a show by artist Andora, a gentleman known for painting on money.[9] Lastly Hohmann displayed fine prints and sculptures by Jörg Immendorff.[10][11]

Hohmann presented a show of the work of Egyptian artist Mohamed Abla in 1997.[12] That year's other shows included Straight Lines Are Ungodly: Gerarde Linien sind Gottlos; [13] a look at Richard Lindner’s brand of pop art;[14] and Lois Wagner's The Color of Wood and the Power of Imagination.[15][16]

In 1998, Hohmann arranged a show centered around New Realism in the 1920s, including work by Christian Schad wherein objects on a silver plate were lit transferring an impression onto the paper below them.[17] In 1998, together with art dealer Thomas Levy, he opened Galerie Levy Hohmann.[2][18] Shows included the portraits of painter Heinz Rabbow in Cross Currents.[19][20] In 1999 the Marc Chagall show Worry Not, Levitate was mounted at this gallery.[2][21] That year, Hoffman also produced the Leather, Latex, Blooms and Staged Celebrities show and [22] participated in the Photo Triennale. The year ended with a Francis Bacon exhibition titled Love is the Devil.[23][24]

In 2000, Hohmann was profiled in the Millennium Hamburg[25] and was recognized for dealing with prominent 20th century artists, including Christian Schad, Francis Bacon and Jörg Immendorff. That year, he staged a show called Joan Miró: When Worthless Things Turn Into Magic which featured paintings, fine prints and sculptures by the artist and the gallerist's first serious, published adjunctive catalog.[26][27] From 2001 to 2002 he opened a project space, the Kunstraum Linienstrasse in conjunction with Levy Hohmann in Berlin, Mitte. That period's show highlights were an Eberhardt Hückstädt exhibition called Erotic on Historic Ground[28] as well as Intoxicated by Painting – featuring Rudolph Hauser's daughter Xenia Hausner’s work.[29] In 2002, he closed both the Hamburg and Berlin galleries, and moved to the United States.

In 2002, Hohmann joined Eva Hart as director of her new gallery in Palm Desert, CA.[30] and organized exhibitions from a number of artists, including Joan Miró, Chagall, and Gabriele Münter, as well ascontemporary artists Paul Wunderlich, Eberhard Hückstädt and Karin Voelker through 2009.[2][11]

In 2009, with the retirement of Eva Hart and the closing of the Hart Gallery, Hohmann opened the gallery Christian Hohmann Fine Art nearby.[31] In 2011 the gallery was expanded, incorporating the adjacent building.[32][33][34][35]

In 2012, Hohmann presented a show of the work of Armin Mueller-Stahl.[36][37][38] In 2012 he exhibited fine prints by Marc Chagall (catalog) and in 2014 fine print and originals by Joan Miró (catalog). He represents the estates of David Schneuer (1905-1988) and Robert Freimark (1922-2010).[39]

According to the gallery web site, Hohmann has published more than 40 catalogs and participated in the following art fairs: Scope (2004), Los Angeles Art Show (2010,2011, 2012), Red Dot Miami (2013),[40] Silicon Valley Art Fair (2015), Palm Springs Fine Art Fair (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016).[41][42][43]

In 2014 the gallery logo and name was changed from “Christian Hohmann Fine Art” to “HOHMANN®”

References

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  1. ^ "Calling Coast to Coast" (PDF). American Art Collector. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Christian Hohmann Fine Art Celebrates 20th Anniversary". Palm Springs Life. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. ^ Rudolf Hausner stellt seine Bilder aus, (Walsrode Zeitung), June 10, 1994
  4. ^ 22 und schon Galerist, (Hamburg Kultur), December 27, 1996
  5. ^ Bizarres ganz morbide-Galerie Hohmann: Werke von Hartmut Rüger, (Hamburger Morgenpost), November 21, 1995
  6. ^ Eine Verneigung vor dem Maler Rudolf Hausner, (Hamburger Abendblatt), June 2, 1996
  7. ^ Herwig Zens huldigt Francisco de Goya, Die Welt, April 10, 1996
  8. ^ Neugierig auf Menschen, (Hamburger Abendblatt), June 27, 1996
  9. ^ Hab schon 150 000 Dollar bemalt, (Hamburg Kultur), September 12, 1996
  10. ^ Lithografien und Bronzen von Jörg Immendorff, (Welt am Sonntag), December 1, 1996
  11. ^ a b "Desert Arts: Christian Hohmann Gets Ready to Celebrate 20 Years in the Art Biz". Coachella Valley Independent. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  12. ^ Galerie Hohmann: Der Ägypter Mohamed Abla, (Hamburger Abendblatt), February 1, 1997
  13. ^ Gerade Linien sind dann wohl gottlos, (Walsroder Zeitung), February 25, 1997
  14. ^ Richard Lindners erneute Heimkehr, (Die Welt), August 8, 1997
  15. ^ Die Farbe des Holzes und die Kraft der Phantasie, (Hamburger Abendblatt), October 2, 1997
  16. ^ Nichols, Kimberly. "Egyptian artist has been outspoken o regime for years". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  17. ^ Im Mittelpunkt der Mensch: Graphik von Christian Schad, (Welt am Sonntag), March 8, 1998
  18. ^ Alte Augenlust im neuen Doppelpack, (Die Welt), October 31, 1998
  19. ^ Franco Bratta und Heinz Rabbow in den Galerien Levy und Hohmann, (Hamburger Abendblatt), September 18, 1999
  20. ^ "Die Galeriie in neuen Raumen" (PDF). Hamburger Abendblatt. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  21. ^ Sorge dich, (Hamburger Morgenpost), February 9, 1999
  22. ^ Leder, Latex, Blüten und inszenierte Promis, (Die Welt), July 22, 1999
  23. ^ Bilder vom Menschen, aber ohne Schutzschirme: Die Galerie Hohmann in Pöseldorf zeigt seltene Grafiken von Francis Bacon, (Die Welt), November 17, 1999
  24. ^ "Gallery Expansion Shows Off Best Of Both Art Worlds". Patch Media. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  25. ^ Bei den jungen Galeristen hat Kunst ein großes Konto, (Millennium Hamburg), January 2, 2000
  26. ^ Joan Miró: Wenn wertiose Dinge magisch werden, (Die Welt), May 22, 2000
  27. ^ Ratenkäufe und Pop-Art, (Hamburger Morgenpost), November 13, 2000
  28. ^ Erotik auf historischem Grund, (Hamburger Morgenpost), July 10, 2001
  29. ^ Im Rausch der Malerei, (Hamburg Kultur), January 6, 2002
  30. ^ Gallery With a Hart, (92260), November/December 2007
  31. ^ "El Paseo Gallery Owner Finds Home in Palm Desert". Patch Media. 5 January 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  32. ^ The Season's Top Art Exhibits, (Desert Magazine), December 2010
  33. ^ Nichols, Kimberly. "Walls & Halls" (PDF). Desert Magazine. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  34. ^ "Gallery on El Paseo plans Grand Opening" (PDF). The Desert Sun. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  35. ^ "Art For Now" (PDF). Desert Magazine. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  36. ^ "Local Gallerist Makes German Papers". Patch Media. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  37. ^ "Oscar-nominated Actor Armin Mueller-Stahl Featured in El Paseo Art Exhibit". Patch Media. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  38. ^ Parr, Jorie. "Hidden Talent Revealed" (PDF). The Desert Sun. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  39. ^ "Christian Hohmann Fine Art – Palm Springs Fine Art Fair". Art - PalmSprings.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  40. ^ Biller, Steven (27 February 2013). "Art Talk — Two for the Show". Palm Springs Life. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  41. ^ Schlavone, Renne (14 February 2013). "Palm Desert Artists Take Part in Palm Springs Fine Art Fair". Patch.com. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  42. ^ "Art Attack!". Palm Springs Life Magazine. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  43. ^ " Kids Meet a Master: The Children's Discovery Museum's 'Chagall for Children' Exhibit Is an Interactive Can't-Miss". Coachella Valley Independent. 28 March 2016 by Victor Barocas
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