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WOLFGANG ROTH - Partner
An international art dealer since 1975, Wolfgang Roth’s expertise encompasses German expressionism,
classic,
modern and contemporary art. Known for his collaborations in Berlin, Zürich, Los Angeles and London
with reputable
dealers and institutions, Wolfgang Roth concentrates on all genre of art for today’s market. He
served on the board of
the respected auction house, Sothebys.com during their decision to offer online art auctions.
With a wealth of experience and knowledge of the purchase and sale of art, and with a reputation for
identifying and
nurturing talent, he has been advising clients from all over Europe, America and the Far East about
art and the art trade.
Wolfgang is the founder of the only publicly traded investment fund for the art world (www.theartfund.li)
and
continues to advise the fund on issues related to art purchase and trade. An avid collector, Wolfgang
collects fine art
of various mediums and genres and has many world renowned and emerging artists in his collection; David
LaChapelle,
Andy Warhol, German expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kircher, Julian Schnabel, Helmut Newton, Peter Beard
and
sculptures from Georg Dokoupil are just a few.
A large part of his success to date can be attributed to the relationships that he has garnered and
nurtured throughout
many years of close involvement with private foundations, vast collections and individual collectors.
This worldwide
network of support gives Wolfgang Roth and Partners, Fine Art a solid foundation for business and an
optimistic
prospect for the Miami market.
REINER OPOKU - Partner
As an international curator and contemporary art dealer, Reiner Opoku has been a leading figure
on the global art
market since 1983. He has managed some of this era’s premiere avant-garde artists such as Georg
Dokopil and Martin
Kippenberger and has worked on projects with Julian Schnabel and Sigmar Polke. Through his role as artist
manager,
he has successfully established a broad network of contacts which has bolstered his capacity as both
curator and
developer.
The projects to which he has contributed, include the establishment of the Asian sales network of Benedikt
Taschen’s
publishing house as well as the founding of KUNSTHAUS- Europe's first art department store. KUNSTHAUS
of which
he is co-owner, offers high quality art including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and photographs
of numerous
artists.
As curator, Reiner Opoku has delivered numerous exhibitions of principal artists such as Andy Warhol,
Keith Haring
and Josef Beuys as far a field as Tokyo, Prague, Vienna, Berlin and Hamburg. He was recently the curator
of the
prestigious St. Moritz Art Masters (SAM). The St. Moritz Arts Masters gave visitors a taste of the varied
mediums of
contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, photography, video and audio installations. Works
from more than 250
international artists including Pablo Picasso, David Duncan Douglas, David LaChapelle, Carl Andre, Leiko
Ikemura,
Helmut Newton, Yves Klein, Joseph Beuys were just a few of the artists showcased.
Opoku’s reputation, acquaintances and extensive industry knowledge combine give Wolfgang Roth &
Partners, Fine Art
a platform for confident dealing and a clear view of the marketplace.
SAMANTHA KRUSE - Gallery Manager
Samantha has had an avid interest in the arts and a strong inclination toward curatorial issues, since
an early age. As
a student at the prestigious Design and Architecture Senior High School in Miami, Samantha knew that
she wanted to
pursue a career in the arts. She studied at Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore and Central
Saint Martins College
of Art, London. She has been an active part of the Miami art scene since 2003.
Samantha has managed the private collection of Craig Robins, and has worked closely with Ella Fontanals-Cisneros
and the Cifo Art Foundation; she has coordinated various high profile events during Art Basel Miami
Beach Art Fair
such Art Loves Design 2006 and RUSSIA MIAMI 2007- an international exhibition of contemporary Russian
art in
conjunction with both the Hermitage and Guggenheim museums.
Committed to cultivating a forum for the arts that fuels the avant-garde as well as reaching the general
public,
Samantha Kruse serves her function as both agent and liaison for Wolfgang Roth and Partners, Fine Art.
Her familiarity
and intimacy with Miami and its unique artists and art scene give Wolfgang Roth and Partners, Fine Art
a strong head
start in forging its reputation as a highly regarded and internationally competitive art gallery.
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