Ron Mandos Explained

Ron Mandos
Nationality:Dutch
Occupation:Art dealer

Ron Mandos is a Dutch art promoter. He also founded Galerie Ron Mandos.[1]

Based in Amsterdam, Galerie Ron Mandos represents artists such as Hans Op de Beeck, Isaac Julien, Anthony Goicolea, Daniel Arsham, Mohau Modisakeng, Troika, Jacco Olivier, Levi van Veluw and Erwin Olaf.[2] The gallery scouts Dutch art academies in search of new talent.[3] [4]

Biography

He owned several flower shops in the city centre.[5] [6]

In 1995, Mandos decided to sell his flower shops to travel around the world. During a stay in Madrid, he visited the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, where he re-encountered his passion for art. After experiencing Stendhal Syndrome in front of Pablo Picasso’s Guernica, he decided to pursue a career in the arts.[7]

Galerie Ron Mandos

In 1998, Mandos opened an art gallery adjacent to his house, inspired by Jan Hoet’s Chambres d’Amis.[5] He staged exhibitions with artists including Ine Lamers, Katinka Lampe en Joep van Lieshout.[7] The gallery soon expanded to represent international artists and has participated in art fairs such as Art Forum Berlin, Art Brussels, The Armory Show, ARCO Madrid, LOOP Barcelona, FIAC Paris and UNTITLED ART, Miami Beach.[8]

In 2006, Galerie Ron Mandos relocated to Amsterdam to organise more large-scale exhibitions.[7] Around this time, the gallery started to represent artists like Isaac Julien and Hans Op de Beeck.[7] Since 2008, the gallery annually programs Best of Graduates, an exhibition showing a selection of works by recent graduates of Dutch art academies. In 2016, Galerie Ron Mandos was shortlisted for an International Association of Art Critics award.[9]

Ron Mandos Young Blood Foundation

In 2018, Mandos founded the Ron Mandos Young Blood Foundation. It invites people to enter the annual Best of Graduates exhibition and the Ron Mandos Young Blood Talent Award.[10] [11] The Ron Mandos Young Blood Foundation regularly stages exhibitions with work by selected Best of Graduates alumni.[12]

References

  1. News: Kuiper . Stefan . De meest opmerkelijke kunsttrends van 2014 . 3 May 2021 . Volkskrant . 23 December 2014.
  2. Web site: Rea . Naomi . What I Buy and Why: Amsterdam Gallerist Ron Mandos on What Converted Him to a Life in Art After Years in the Flower Business . Artnet News . 8 June 2021.
  3. News: Hendrix . Niek . Ron Mandos; Best of Graduates 2020 . 29 April 2021 . 5 November 2020 . Lost Painters.
  4. News: Sponselee . Marjolein . Kunstenaar & Galerie: Ron Mandos & Erwin Olaf . 3 May 2021 . Year 43, Issue 1 . Tableau Fine Arts Magazine . Spring 2021.
  5. News: Vermeijden . Marianne . Ron Mandos . 4 May 2021 . NRC . 17 March 2000.
  6. News: Van Lier . Thomas . Is de galerie passé . 4 May 2021 . HP De Tijd . 4 September 2009.
  7. Van der Ven . Hélène . Kunstexpert Ron Mandos . Residence . October 2013 . 26 . 10.
  8. Web site: Art Brussels 2006 . Kunst aspecte . 4 May 2021.
  9. Web site: Ron Mandos - Amsterdam . See All This . 29 April 2021.
  10. News: Ron Mandos Young Blood Foundation . 29 April 2021.
  11. Web site: Narges Mohammadi wint Ron Mandos Young Blood Award 2020 . Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten . 29 April 2021.
  12. Web site: Hulshof . Lieneke . In gesprek met Ron Mandos . Mister Motley . 29 April 2021.

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