The jury for the Berlin Award for Visual Arts is composed of competent individuals from various fields, ensuring a well-founded, multi-faceted assessment of the submitted works of art.
Dr. Alexander Racz, a doctor of art history and art expert, brings with him a deep academic knowledge of art history and a precise sense of value. His extensive experience offers a scientifically sound perspective on contemporary art.
The jury is complemented by the expertise of established gallery owner Guinchi, who not only studied art but has also exhibited more than 1,500 artists. Over the past nine years, he has actively cultivated relationships with numerous art collectors and buyers, giving him a keen eye for market-relevant quality.
Christoph of Aurum Future rounds out the team of experts with his outstanding experience in art marketing and sales. Aurum Future is recognized worldwide as a leading consulting and agency for visual artists, and Christoph has personally accompanied hundreds of artists in successfully positioning themselves. His work as a curator in international galleries ensures that he knows exactly what factors make a work of art successful in the long term.
Kolja Brand, founder of Deutscher Kunst Fachverlag (German Art Publishing House) and publisher of art magazines, as well as initiator of the Berlin Award for Visual Arts, completes the jury. He has extensive media experience, has placed artists in major publications, and has realized art sales totaling over €30 million for artists over the past five years. Through personal encounters with more than 7,000 artists, he has developed an exceptionally trained eye for potential and artistic quality.
With this professional combination of academic competence, comprehensive market experience, and proven marketing expertise, the jury of the Berlin Award for Visual Arts stands for the highest quality, integrity, and sound judgment.