GALLERY ROSCHLAUB | HAMBURG
Why did you become a gallery owner?
I became a gallery owner more or less by chance. I was looking for new office space for my agency at the time and found it on Klosterwall. The condition for these spaces, however, was that a gallery had to be run there. One of the photographers I represented at the agency at the time, Thái-Công Quach, had just enjoyed great success with his exhibition "My Parents."
I asked him for some loans so that I could disguise my office as a "gallery"
- a wonderful dynamic of its own developed.
There was great interest in the paintings, and I enjoyed the visitors and customers, as well as being surrounded by beautiful art all day long.
Who do you make exhibitions for?
For me and for anyone who's interested. Of course, we're a commercial gallery, and we're especially happy to welcome people who want to take a piece of art home with them to continue enjoying it.
But everyone is welcome - even to "just" look around or browse through our art books.
Which upcoming exhibitions are you particularly looking forward to?
I'm particularly looking forward to two exhibitions at my gallery. Firstly, we're showing painted portraits by Spanish artist Elsa Garate for the first time—a very exciting new field for me. We'll also be showing the estate of the great Hamburg photojournalist Jochen Blume—a piece of history captured with an incredibly keen eye.
How did your interest in art arise?
My true fascination with art arose on a trip to Tuscany with my uncle's very art-loving family. I was 11 years old and could hardly believe the beauty and intensity of the old masters I discovered there. It was also here that my fascination with the stories behind the paintings arose.
Besides art, what interests you most?
I love reading. Here again, my passion for stories and life plans is evident. I also love being outdoors – I have my Havanese, Pepper, to thank for this interest!
Your current favorite book?
I read three to four books a month. This summer, there were many great titles. I particularly enjoyed "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver and "The Sting of the Bee" by Paul Murray.