Christoph von Weyhe's Nocturnal Hamburg Harbor Paintings at Two Paris Galleries
Christoph von Weyhe, a German painter, has dedicated forty years to depicting the Hamburg harbor at night. His process begins with gouache sketches on location, which he later develops into larger oil paintings. Two concurrent exhibitions in Paris showcase this body of work: one at Galerie Éric Dupont (May 21–July 21, 2016) and another at Galerie Azzedine Alaïa (June 23–August 7, 2016). The exhibitions highlight von Weyhe's sustained focus on the interplay of artificial light, water, and industrial architecture in the nocturnal port environment.
Key facts
- Christoph von Weyhe has painted the Hamburg harbor at night for forty years.
- He first sketches on site with gouache, then paints on canvas.
- Exhibition at Galerie Éric Dupont ran from May 21 to July 21, 2016.
- Exhibition at Galerie Azzedine Alaïa ran from June 23 to August 7, 2016.
- Both exhibitions were held in Paris.
- The work focuses on the Hamburg port at night.
- The exhibitions were covered in artpress n°437, October 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Christoph von Weyhe
Institutions
- Galerie Éric Dupont
- Galerie Azzedine Alaïa
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Hamburg
- Germany
Sources
- artpress —