The idealistic art-salon hosted by Jacqueline and Fré Ilgen in the
salon-studio in their private apartment, Berlin, Germany; format is an informal talk-show,
including a one evening international exhibition and an audience of about 45-55 persons. The
attempt to limit the audience to a smaller number worked positive on the discussion.
CPI#15-Poster, download PDF
Continuation of Salon-Studio Ilgen Series
ABSCHLUSS DER CPI SERIE
Weiterführung der Salon-Studio Ilgen Serie
20th September 2019
GORDON PETTY INTERVIEWS FRÉ ILGEN
The informal part and special champagne-reception
was graciously offered by artist Ben Kamili.
www.benkamili.com
SUPPORT
Kunsthandel Ivo Bouwman Den Haag, the Netherlands
Beck & Eggeling International Fine Art, Germany
Mayen Beckmann, Germany
Carol Brown Goldberg, Hank Goldberg, USA
Eve Patton, Hong Kong (HKSAR)
Marc Maennig, Germany
Liora Manné and Charley Peck, USA
Noroo Holdings Co., Ltd., Korea
Heiner and Ulla Pietzsch, German
Castor&Pollux Import Export GmbH, Germany
Ann and Timothy Simon, USA/Germany
Lynn Stern, USA
Sundaram Tagore Gallery, USA
Thomas and Ineke Vroom, the Netherlands
In contrast to the traditional view in the art world, Fré Ilgen suggests that the art viewer should be the focus of any discussion about art. Since 1985 Fré, in collaboration with his wife Jacqueline, has been responsible for creating and developing a diverse range of art related initiatives both here and overseas. The "Checkpoint Ilgen" series is an example of one of those initiatives building on a legacy of earlier activities such as the PRO Foundation (NL), his international lectures, discussions, symposia, conferences and exhibitions. Fré’s two books and numerous published articles set out his original thinking on art and the art market and highlight his interest in themes such as art for corporate interests and art in the private environment. And especially for CPI#15, Fré will be releasing his new book “Press for Champagne”. Underlying everything that he does, Fré is continually exploring how humanity, art history, diverse cultural philosophies, theoretical physics, neuroscience, geopolitical realities and economics all combine to make sense of the creation and the experience of art which ultimately reflects in his work. I was sure that many people would not be familiar with this side of Fré. As the “CPI” series draws to a close with CPI #15 and knowing how modest Fré is about discussing his own contribution to art and art philosophy I suggested that it was appropriate for him to take center stage. It is an honor for me to be given the opportunity to interview Fré with the aim that we glimpse the originality, depth of thought and experience that Fré has contributed over the years.
Gordon Petty, Art-lover and Associate Partner at IBM.
WHAT DO I HOPE THE CPI SERIES MAY HAVE COMMUNICATED?
“Presenting new ideas stimulating your own thoughts, contributing to a fresh excitement for art.
In any discussion about art the main focus of attention should be on the individual viewer:
The visual appeal of an artwork decides your first interest; curiosity and knowledge follow.
Art in your own home contributes to your well-being, to your health.
Our biological constitution is the foundation for experiencing art and for defining mutual interest between cultures.
All of us are the support system for the development of art.
It does not matter if one is a lawyer, a doctor, a businessperson, an art historian, a curator, an art dealer or an artist, we have much in common regarding what art appeals to us in our private lives, what art we like to have around.” Fré Ilgen, September 2019