About van arque
van arque is more than a gallery – it is a studio for ideas, a laboratory for contemporary art in motion. This is where visionary concepts, international exhibitions and extraordinary art projects are created that redefine the boundaries of space and perception. With a network of renowned artists and promising talents, van arque realizes projects in spectacular locations – on the helicopter platform of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, in the Himalayas or in monumental industrial halls such as the Visiodrom.
Founded by Marcus Schäfer, the creative driving force behind the artistic visions, and Axel Kurz, the strategic head of marketing and implementation, van arque combines artistic passion with professional precision. The result: unique experiences in which art, space and emotion merge into an inspiring unity.
Axel Kurz
Axel Kurz is the strategic head of Galerie van arque – a specialist in marketing, sales and efficient processes. He ensures that creative visions find their stage – both online and offline. With his 40-strong marketing agency behind him, he manages communication, brand presence and project implementation with entrepreneurial precision. His flair for structures, reach and impact makes him a reliable partner behind the scenes, transforming artistic ideas into successful realities. He combines commercial strength with a deep understanding of the dynamics of the art world.
Marcus Schäfer
Marcus Schäfer is the creative mind and visionary driving force behind the international art projects. He has been successfully accompanying and positioning artists on the global market for many years. With residences in Düsseldorf and Singapore, he lives the cultural dialog between Europe and Asia – always in search of new perspectives, spaces and ideas. As a tireless driving force, he combines artistic passion with conceptual thinking to create extraordinary projects that transcend borders and turn art into a global experience.
