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The socio-cultural meaning of Modern & Contemporary Art, brought to you by Heiko Neitzel
I always strive to be authentic and transparent with artists, to find the best way for them to sell on Catawiki.
As a teenager, Heiko tried his hand at graffiti — with little success. His self-proclaimed lack of artistic talent led him to question why he and his friends even bothered at all. On his quest for a satisfying answer, he stumbled upon the essay ‘Kool killer ou l'insurrection par les signes’ by Jean Baudrillard. This sparked a lifelong interest and passion for understanding the socio-cultural meaning of art in society. Rather than spray cans, Heiko then started approaching the artistic realm from an academic perspective by obtaining his Masters degree in Art & Culture Mediation. He went on to work as a gallery assistant for several years, followed by a role as mediator between companies and artists. At Catawiki, Heiko enjoys supporting artists in making a living from their art. His transparent approach and ability to understand the artists’ perspective, results in fulfilling auctions for sellers and buyers alike.
As a teenager, Heiko tried his hand at graffiti — with little success. His self-proclaimed lack of artistic talent led him to question why he and his friends even bothered at all. On his quest for a satisfying answer, he stumbled upon the essay ‘Kool killer ou l'insurrection par les signes’ by Jean Baudrillard. This sparked a lifelong interest and passion for understanding the socio-cultural meaning of art in society. Rather than spray cans, Heiko then started approaching the artistic realm from an academic perspective by obtaining his Masters degree in Art & Culture Mediation. He went on to work as a gallery assistant for several years, followed by a role as mediator between companies and artists. At Catawiki, Heiko enjoys supporting artists in making a living from their art. His transparent approach and ability to understand the artists’ perspective, results in fulfilling auctions for sellers and buyers alike.
- Master’s degree in Art & Culture Mediation
- Experienced art gallery assistant
- Experienced art mediator
As a teenager, Heiko tried his hand at graffiti — with little success. His self-proclaimed lack of artistic talent led him to question why he and his friends even bothered at all. On his quest for a satisfying answer, he stumbled upon the essay ‘Kool killer ou l'insurrection par les signes’ by Jean Baudrillard. This sparked a lifelong interest and passion for understanding the socio-cultural meaning of art in society. Rather than spray cans, Heiko then started approaching the artistic realm from an academic perspective by obtaining his Masters degree in Art & Culture Mediation. He went on to work as a gallery assistant for several years, followed by a role as mediator between companies and artists. At Catawiki, Heiko enjoys supporting artists in making a living from their art. His transparent approach and ability to understand the artists’ perspective, results in fulfilling auctions for sellers and buyers alike.
As a teenager, Heiko tried his hand at graffiti — with little success. His self-proclaimed lack of artistic talent led him to question why he and his friends even bothered at all. On his quest for a satisfying answer, he stumbled upon the essay ‘Kool killer ou l'insurrection par les signes’ by Jean Baudrillard. This sparked a lifelong interest and passion for understanding the socio-cultural meaning of art in society. Rather than spray cans, Heiko then started approaching the artistic realm from an academic perspective by obtaining his Masters degree in Art & Culture Mediation. He went on to work as a gallery assistant for several years, followed by a role as mediator between companies and artists. At Catawiki, Heiko enjoys supporting artists in making a living from their art. His transparent approach and ability to understand the artists’ perspective, results in fulfilling auctions for sellers and buyers alike.