… this is Eugen Lendl’s answer to the question about what that special quality is that predestines one for the occupation of the gallery owner. However, “most of them originate from rich parents”, he says.

About the development of the gallery. Part 1

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About the relation between artists and galery owners in time. Part 2

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As a gallery owner, Eugen Lendl has experienced the limits of the handling of art, the artists with special gifts, and the impressive consistency and power of expression, which enriches his life. He is also familiar with the commercial aspects of art and its value, which translates into a lasting relationship with the customer.

He has been in the business for forty years and he represents both contemporary international and local artists in his gallery program: Thomas Baumann, Herbert Brandl, Helen Chadwick, Manfred Erjautz, Werner Reiterer, Hubert Schmalix, Markus Wilfling, and Erwin Wurm, to name a few. He has been with some of the artists since their beginnings. In the last years, the emphasis of his art has been in sculpture, as well as painting. The areas of interest vary. According to Lendl, he develops along with his artists.

Our discussion with Eugen Lendl gave us insight into a seasoned gallery career: evolving with the times, getting older, being aware of the newer generations, but in addition, developing the ability to observe those trends from a distance and still retain the passion to make an impression. The interview became a review of the “now” factor: “There’s always a few good crazy ones” who promote and feed the art trends in the city. “I, myself “, says Eugen Lendl, “am one of them.” (wh)