Werner Bronkhorst's Berlin Debut 'High' Transforms Atrium Tower into Airport and Sky
Born in South Africa in 2001, Werner Bronkhorst relocated to Australia at the age of eighteen to pursue his passion for art. His inaugural exhibition in Berlin, titled 'High', is currently held at the Atrium Tower, which resembles an airport and features check-in counters along with a video showcasing the artist. This four-day event highlights his recent creations that explore themes of the sky and travel, including a significant work named 'Himmelblau' (2026). A self-taught artist, Bronkhorst has displayed his art in cities such as Berlin, Dubai, Los Angeles, and Seoul, and achieved a sale of $283,800 at Phillips. His artistic approach merges abstraction with figuration, enabling color perception for blind viewers, while he manages his own career, emphasizing accessible themes of travel and personal experiences.
Fatti principali
- Werner Bronkhorst was born in South Africa in 2001 and moved to Australia at eighteen to study art.
- His first Berlin exhibition, 'High', is held at the Atrium Tower and is designed as a cinematic airport set.
- The exhibition is conceived to last four days and features a recent cycle of works on the sky and travel.
- A work by Bronkhorst sold at Phillips for $283,800.
- He has exhibited in Berlin, Dubai, Los Angeles, and Seoul.
- Bronkhorst began painting at thirteen and systematically posts his work on Instagram.
- His painting style blends abstraction and figuration, with tactile surfaces that can be perceived by blind people.
- He runs a studio called LAB and operates as an independent artist and self-manager.
Entità
Artisti
- Werner Bronkhorst
- Willem de Kooning
- Mark Rothko
Istituzioni
- Atrium Tower
- Phillips
- Gallerie at Potsdamer Platz
- Forbes Asia
Luoghi
- Berlin
- Germany
- South Africa
- Australia
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Sydney
- Pretoria