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 combined give Wolfgang Roth & Partners, Fine Art a platform for confident dealing and a clear view of the marketplace.
