Blackspace Contemporary
BY COHEN & ARTS
Dear friends,
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As many of you know, I have always been passionate about sharing my vision of art and society with those I value. To me, true art is a space of beauty and ultimate freedom, one that has the power to humble, move, and console us deeply. Engaging with art, whether through sight, sound, words, or even taste, connects us to the profound layers within ourselves, inspiring reflection, re-evaluation, and meaningful connection with others.
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While I express much of my perspective through my own work, I've long felt a calling to share a broader view of what I find significant in the art world by showcasing the works of artists I admire and learn from. This is why I decided to pursue a long-held dream: together with my life partner, Vanessa Arts, I have founded an online art gallery, BLACKSPACE CONTEMPORARY.
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At present, we proudly represent seven exceptionally talented artists: Laura González Cabrera, Cristina Silván, Mariken van Heugten, Mark Cohen, Mario de Ayguavives, Sidi el Karchi, and Dome Wood. And in the near future, we look forward to welcoming several new artists to our gallery.
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Warm regards,
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Mark Cohen and Vanessa Arts
0034 623 590 334
info@blackspacecontemporary.com
Instagram: blackspace_contemporary
About Blackspace Contemporary
BY COHEN & ARTS
Blackspace Contemporary is named after the Blackspace project room of famous gallerist Alejandro Sales from Barcelona where Mark Cohen started his own artistic career.
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Blackspace Contemporary represents both national and international artists with a similar approach to contemporary art. Their artwork is complex, both in form and significance and in constant dialogue with its spectators. Their work is a result of their pursuit of not yet existing images which they are eager to see. Each finished work is a reality of its own. It can be admired, questioned even, but will always create a lasting relationship with its owner.
Gallery owner Mark Cohen was born in the Netherlands in 1975 and graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of Maastricht in 1999. In addition to being a painter, he holds degrees in Art and Spanish Education. Mark has worked at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Antwerp (MUHKA), Gallery One, and has curated exhibitions in both the Netherlands and Spain. He also previously taught art in the Netherlands.
Vanessa Arts was born in 1981 and grew up in Spain. After earning a degree in History from the University of Málaga, she moved to the Netherlands, where she completed a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies and a Master of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature. She spent eleven years at Fontys University of Applied Sciences as a teacher trainer, lecturer, and coordinator for the Spanish department. There, she taught courses in Spanish and Hispanic History, Culture, Literature, and Language, as well as in Multilingualism and Culturally Responsive Teaching. As co-founder of Blackspace Contemporary, Vanessa will oversee Poetry Cycles and social-intercultural exhibitions to be held in our upcoming Project Room.
Blackspace Renting
Maybe you would like to change the art in your home or business every so often; maybe you are not yet sure you want to build that long-term relationship with the artwork you admire so much or maybe the investment is too high but you feel the need to have that certain piece of art anyway... Whatever the situation, Blackspace Renting is perfect for you! Check out our monthly rates below to bring your favorite artworks home at very affordable prices:
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Pay 1,5% per month of the selling price of the artwork and feel free to change it for any other piece whenever you feel like it.
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Pay 2% per month of the selling price of the artwork and receive 1% in cashback on the purchase of that artwork or any other artwork in the gallery.
Blackspace Commissions
If you would like to commission an artwork or a larger scale indoor or outdoor project from one of the gallery artists, please let us know.
We will also be very pleased to help you find artworks by specific artists, build an art collection, organise art events and lectures, or find the perfect artworks for your interior design projects, for example hotels, offices, high end interiors etc.
If you would like more information about renting artwork for your interior designs or commissioning one of our artists for a site specific project, please see the catalogue below.
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Contact
Málaga, Spain
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Contact address:
C/ Medina Azahara 10 A2
29631 Arroyo de la Miel, Spain
0034 623590334
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