Bernhard Knaus Fine Art

Bernhard Knaus Fine Art BERNHARD KNAUS FINE ART, Frankfurt am Main
International Contemporary Art Gallery

BKFA represents international contemporary artists, working in various media like painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation and film. The gallery programme includes young artists as well as mid career and established artists. Die Galerie BKFA vertritt internationale zeitgenössische Künstler, welche in den Medien Malerei, Photographie, Zeichnung, Skulptur und Video arbeiten. Die Galerie vertritt in ihrem Galerieprogramm junge, mid career und etablierte Künstler.

With the exhibition "Magnetite", continues her exploration of hidden structures that organise human and non-human life...
04/06/2026

With the exhibition "Magnetite", continues her exploration of hidden structures that organise human and non-human life. Focusing on migratory birds and their sensitivity to the Earth’s magnetic field, the exhibition brings together scientific inquiry and visual poetics. Botanical imagery, globe forms, and references to ecological habitats unfold into intricate compositions that speak to movement, resilience, and interdependence. Davar’s work ultimately points towards more fluid ways of imagining connection in a world shaped by constant transition.

The exhibition will remain on view until 20 June 2026.

Images: Installation views of the exhibition "Magnetite" with works by Katja Davar

As Venice once again becomes the centre of the international art world during the Biennale, we are pleased to highlight ...
02/06/2026

As Venice once again becomes the centre of the international art world during the Biennale, we are pleased to highlight the presentation of British artist Mark Francis, who represents the Republic of San Marino in this year’s edition.

Over the course of several decades, Francis has established a distinctive painterly practice situated at the intersection of abstraction, science and perception. His works investigate invisible structures and systems — from cellular formations and neural networks to cosmic and technological phenomena — translating them into complex visual fields of remarkable depth and intensity.

The exhibition „Sea of Sound“ offers a compelling insight into an oeuvre that continuously explores the boundaries between the organic and the constructed, the microscopic and the universal. Within the wider context of the Biennale, the presentation stands out for its contemplative and rigorously painterly approach, inviting viewers into immersive spaces shaped by rhythm, energy and light.

We warmly invite visitors to the Biennale in Venice to discover the Pavilion of the Republic of San Marino and experience Mark Francis’ outstanding exhibition.
You’ll find the exhibition at Tana Art Space (Fondamenta de la Tana No. 2111)





Invisible forces become visible worlds in the exhibition „Magnetite“ by . The exhibition examines how migratory birds na...
27/05/2026

Invisible forces become visible worlds in the exhibition „Magnetite“ by . The exhibition examines how migratory birds navigate through magnetic sensitivity and collective movement, translating scientific phenomena into layered visual narratives. Davar’s globe works depict wetlands and migratory corridors as living networks of exchange and survival. Her practice considers how ecological systems operate through cooperation and responsiveness, offering an alternative model to rigid political and territorial structures.

We invite you to visit the exhibition at Bernhard Knaus Fine Art until 20 June 2026.

Image 1-2: Installation views of the exhibition "Magnetite" with works by Katja Davar

In her work, explores the complex relationship between humanity, nature, and technology. Created in 2025, "A Spin Arou...
21/05/2026

In her work, explores the complex relationship between humanity, nature, and technology. Created in 2025, "A Spin Around the Sun" depicts two different bird species derived from a sixteenth-century tapestry. Davar’s interest lies particularly in those avian motifs that reflect human status, trade, and access to the wider world.

With the expansion of global exploration and colonial trade networks, tapestries increasingly began to incorporate representations of exotic bird species newly encountered through these systems of exchange. Davar’s practice is consistently grounded in extensive research, inviting viewers to uncover multiple layers of historical, scientific, and visual reference embedded within her drawings.

The current solo exhibition Magnetite by Katja Davar remains on view at Bernhard Knaus Fine Art through June 20.

Image 1-3: Different views of Katja Davar, „A Spin Around the Sun“, 2025, Oil-based colored pencil, Pitt Graphite Matt pencil, acrylic, varnish with graphite on 250 gr papier collé, 161 x 130 cm | 63 3/8 x 51 1/8 in, framed: 161 x 130 cm | 63 3/8 x 51 1/8 in

It’s been a week since the opening of our current exhibition — a perfect opportunity to briefly introduce the theme unde...
19/05/2026

It’s been a week since the opening of our current exhibition — a perfect opportunity to briefly introduce the theme underlying the show.

“Magnetite” by explores the invisible systems that orient migratory birds across vast geographies. Through newly developed globe works, the exhibition traces migratory flyways, wetlands, and ecological resting points that sustain life in motion. Drawing on scientific research into magnetite, cryptochromes, and magnetic perception, Davar transforms unseen forces into poetic visual structures. Her works propose navigation not as a fixed route, but as a responsive and interconnected process shaped by sensitivity, adaptation, and collective intelligence.

On view at Bernhard Knaus Fine Art until 20 June 2026.

Gemeinsam mit der Frankfurter Rösterei veranstalten wir am Samstag, den 23. Mai 2026, von 11:00 bis 13:30 Uhr ein exkl...
16/05/2026

Gemeinsam mit der Frankfurter Rösterei veranstalten wir am Samstag, den 23. Mai 2026, von 11:00 bis 13:30 Uhr ein exklusives Brüh- und Sensorikseminar, welches inmitten der Ausstellung „Magnetite“ mit Arbeiten von Katja Davar stattfinden wird.

Das Seminar eröffnet die Möglichkeit, Kaffee in seiner ganzen Vielfalt bewusst zu erleben. Von Herkunft und Ernte über Aufbereitung und Röstung bis hin zur Zubereitung werden zentrale Aspekte praxisnah vermittelt. Im Mittelpunkt steht der Filterkaffee, der eine besonders klare und differenzierte Wahrnehmung der Aromen ermöglicht. Verkostet werden ausgewählte Kaffees unterschiedlicher Herkunft sowie verschiedene Brühmethoden, die direkt miteinander verglichen werden können.

Die besondere Atmosphäre der Galerie schafft dabei einen Rahmen, in dem sich sensorische Erfahrung und künstlerische Auseinandersetzung auf inspirierende Weise verbinden. Eine begleitende Kurzführung durch die Ausstellung vermittelt zudem spannende Einblicke in die Arbeiten von und eröffnet neue Perspektiven im Zusammenspiel von Kunst und Genuss.

Wann: Samstag, 23. Mai 2026, 11:00 bis 13:30 Uhr
Wo: Bernhard Knaus Fine Art, 1. Etage, Niddastraße 84, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
Kosten: 89 €

Den Link zur Buchung sowie weitere Informationen zum Seminar findest du in unserer Bio.

Image 1: Ausstellungsansicht zu "Magnetite" von Katja Davar
Image 2: Copyright
Image 3: Detailansicht von Katja Davar, "A Spin Around the Sun", 2025, Farbstift auf Ölbasis, Pitt Graphite Matt Stift, Acryl, Firnis mit Graphit auf 250 gr Papier collé, 161 x 130 cm | 63 3/8 x 51 1/8 in, gerahmt: 161 x 130 cm | 63 3/8 x 51 1/8 in
Image 4: Katja Davar, "Decoy", 2026, Farbstifte auf Ölbasis, Pitt Graphite Matt Stift, Acryl und Grafit, Firnis auf Gesso auf Glasfaserkugel, Ø 77 cm | Ø 30 3/8 in

For Verena Freyschmidt, drawing is both a mental and physical practice. Each line is part of a continuous process in whi...
09/05/2026

For Verena Freyschmidt, drawing is both a mental and physical practice. Each line is part of a continuous process in which intention, repetition, and chance interact.

Her works maintain a delicate balance between density and openness: fine linear structures are interwoven with areas of emptiness, allowing the composition to breathe.

In this way, the sheet of paper becomes a space of reflection — a field in which inner processes of thought and perception gradually take visible form.

Today is the last chance to visit the exhibition ‘The Lines Between’. We’re open until 3 pm—stop by!

Image 1: Verena Freyschmidt, Rhizome Green I, 2025, ink, crayon on paper, on cardboard, 100 x 70 cm | 39 3/8 x 27 1/2 in
Image 2: Verena Freyschmidt Rhizome (wall installation) I (11 pieces), 2026, ink and crayon on paper, 243 x 220 cm | 95 5/8 x 86 5/8 in
Image 3: Verena Freyschmidt, Rhizome Polychrome 2, 2024, ink on paper, mounted on cardboard, 50 x 40 cm | 19 5/8 x 15 3/4 in

Across our current group exhibition „The lines between“, drawing moves beyond the page. Lines appear not only as marks o...
07/05/2026

Across our current group exhibition „The lines between“, drawing moves beyond the page. Lines appear not only as marks on paper but also as luminous presences in space.

The works by , @.hinteregger with , and create a subtle dialogue between material surfaces and immaterial phenomena. Together, they invite viewers to experience drawing as a spatial and perceptual process.

The exhibition is on view until 9 May 2026.

Image 1: Herbert Hinteregger, Untitled, 2024, adhesive tape, fluorescent on cardboard, 29.5 x 21 cm | 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in

Image 2: Harald Kröner, freestyle, 2024, neon tubes, 200 x 45 x 20 cm | 78 3/4 x 17 3/4 x 7 7/8 in

Image 3: Verena Freyschmidt, Rhizome Green II, 2025, ink, crayon on paper, on cardboard, 100 x 70 cm | 39 3/8 x 27 1/2 in

Harald Kröner’s works on paper explore the line as a carrier of movement, memory, and language.Through processes of laye...
05/05/2026

Harald Kröner’s works on paper explore the line as a carrier of movement, memory, and language.
Through processes of layering, repetition, and rhythmic structuring, his large-format drawings develop into dense visual fields in which the act of drawing remains visible. Each mark contributes to a complex system of overlapping gestures that vibrate across the surface. Kröner understands drawing as a form of thinking — precise yet open, structured yet exploratory.

Explore his works in the group exhibition "The lines between", on view through 9 May 2026..

Image 1-2: Harald Kröner, cut #63, 2026, ink, paper collage on paper, 70 x 154 cm | 27 1/2 x 60 5/8 in, framed: 74 x 160 x 3 cm | 29 1/8 x 63 x 1 1/8 in

Image 3: Installation view of works by Harald Kröner

Image 4: Installation view of works by Harald Kröner

We’re delighted to invite you to the opening of Magnetite by Tuesday, 12 May, 6 to 9 pmIn her second solo exhibition at...
02/05/2026

We’re delighted to invite you to the opening of Magnetite by
Tuesday, 12 May, 6 to 9 pm

In her second solo exhibition at Bernhard Knaus Fine Art, Davar explores how migratory birds navigate the Earth’s magnetic field through subtle material sensitivities that transform invisible forces into visual patterns.

Presenting new globe works and drawings, the exhibition looks at wetlands as essential stopover sites along global migration routes, as well as murmuration, a collective behaviour in which birds move in dynamic formations without central coordination.

The exhibition "Magnetite" reflects on the invisible networks that connect biological, technological, and social systems, inviting us to reconsider how we orient ourselves within them.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Image: Katja Davar, Code Space Sparkle, 2026, Pitt Graphite Matt pencil, copper pigment, varnish on gesso on fibreglass sphere

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