Press: Berliner Morgenpost

ARTMATTERSThose who would like to see works by well-known artists such as Auguste Rodin or Damien Hirst must definitely visit the Side by Side Gallery. Art Dealer Akim Monet has made a niche for himself with meticulously curated thematic exhibitions. His current show -“The Sacred Heart“ - asks the Faustian question: *How do you feel about religion? Andres Serrano's photographs of a bishop's crook and of an uncomfortable church chair expose the undercurrents of power within the hierarchy, as perpetuated by the Church. In contrast, a Venetian gold ground Pietà from the 14th century evokes thoughtful meditation, whilst a sculpture of a heart by Damien Hirst, pricked with razors and needles, underlines the baroque side of the Church. And then there is Auguste Rodin's small bronze of a female faun, who laughs in the face of all this folly. It would not be possible to put more tales into one exhibition. *“How do you feel about religion? Tell me, pray. You are a dear, good-hearted man, But I believe you've little good of it to say.”„Nun sag, wie hast du’s mit der Religion? Du bist ein herzlich guter Mann, allein ich glaub, du hältst nicht viel davon.“GRETCHEN to FAUSTGoethe, Johann Wolfgang von, Faust, IV.19 Marthens Garten (Martha’s garden)
Berliner Morgenpost, May 27, 2012

ARTMATTERS 

Those who would like to see works by well-known artists such as Auguste Rodin or Damien Hirst must definitely visit the Side by Side Gallery. Art Dealer Akim Monet has made a niche for himself with meticulously curated thematic exhibitions. His current show -“The Sacred Heart“ - asks the Faustian question: *How do you feel about religion? Andres Serrano's photographs of a bishop's crook and of an uncomfortable church chair expose the undercurrents of power within the hierarchy, as perpetuated by the Church. In contrast, a Venetian gold ground Pietà from the 14th century evokes thoughtful meditation, whilst a sculpture of a heart by Damien Hirst, pricked with razors and needles, underlines the baroque side of the Church. And then there is Auguste Rodin's small bronze of a female faun, who laughs in the face of all this folly. It would not be possible to put more tales into one exhibition.  

*“How do you feel about religion? Tell me, pray. You are a dear, good-hearted man, But I believe you've little good of it to say.” 

„Nun sag, wie hast du’s mit der Religion? Du bist ein herzlich guter Mann, allein ich glaub, du hältst nicht viel davon.“ 

GRETCHEN to FAUST 

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, Faust, IV.19  

Marthens Garten (Martha’s garden)